Ohio Extends Directive Giving Voters Opportunity to Challenge Ballot Signature Mismatches
Action Follows Federal Voting Rights Lawsuit Over the Issue; Groups Move to Dismiss Case Today in Light of Developments
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ACLU of Ohio and City of Columbus Settle Case of Man Arrested for Filming Police
The ACLU of Ohio argued that the Columbus Police violated Mr. Pettit’s constitutional rights to record and speak to the police.
ACLU of Ohio Issues Emphatic Support for Bipartisan Bills to Reform Ohio's Broken Cash Bail System
The ACLU of Ohio issues a warm endorsement of bipartisan bills introduced earlier today that would enact bail reform through commonsense, fair policies to meaningfully improve Ohio's pretrial justice system.
The Ohio Voter Rights Coalition Identifies Ways that Proposed Election Administration Legislation Will Make Voting More Difficult for Ohioans
Today, the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition provided in-depth analysis of House Bill 294.
ACLU of Ohio and OJPC Sue Ohio Parole Board for Allowing Victim-Related Statements to be Submitted in Secret When Determining an Individual’s Eligibility for Parole
The ACLU of Ohio and the OJPC filed a lawsuit challenging the Ohio Parole Board and the ODRC policy of allowing victims' representatives and supporters to submit confidential statements to the Parole Board.
ACLU of Ohio and City of Columbus Settle Police Excessive Force Case from 2017
COLUMBUS – As a result of litigation brought by the ACLU of Ohio, the City of Columbus agreed to pay a settlement amount of $10,000 to Ellen Abdur-Rahim, a peaceful protester who was pepper sprayed in the face at point blank range by a then-Columbus Police officer during a political demonstration.