Ohio Politicians Should Reaffirm Values and Accept Refugees
COLUMBUS—ACLU of Ohio executive director Christine Link issued the following statement in response to attempts by Ohio politicians to block the settlement of Syrian refugees:
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Scapegoating Unemployed People Won’t Help Ohio’s Economy or Those Struggling with Addiction
COLUMBUS—A bill introduced in the Ohio House would require drug testing for certain people applying for unemployment compensation. The ACLU of Ohio opposes House Bill 394, calling it unnecessary and harmful to people facing vulnerable circumstances.
Ohio’s Pay-to-Stay Jail Fees Leave People with Heavy Debts After Time Served
COLUMBUS—A new report by the ACLU of Ohio exposes how pay-to-stay jail fees trap low-income people in cycles of debt and incarceration.
Technical Issues at Polling Locations Risk Disenfranchising Voters
COLUMBUS— The ACLU of Ohio is calling on the Hamilton County Board of Elections to immediately address issues at polling places reported to be experiencing problems with electronic poll books, as well as not having provisional ballots available.
New ACLU Report Shows Ohio Lawmakers Undermining Criminal Sentencing Reform Efforts
COLUMBUS—According to a report by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio, an analysis of legislation introduced in the Ohio General Assembly during the first six months of its 2015-2016 session shows that Ohio’s senators and representatives introduced 54 new bills—11 percent of the total numb
ACLU Joins Call to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture
COLUMBUS—The ACLU of Ohio announced its support for new legislation to reform policies that allow law enforcement to seize property from people accused, but not necessarily convicted, of crimes.