ACLU Asks Governor to Suspend Executions Through 2015
CLEVELAND, OH – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on Governor John Kasich to grant clemency to Arthur Tyler and suspend the next nine executions throug
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Problems with Privatized Food Service Should Not Surprise Ohio Prison Officials
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, the ACLU of Ohio called on the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) to reexamine the privatization of state prison food services.
Officials Should Act on Recommendations by Ohio Supreme Court Taskforce to Reform Death Penalty System
CLEVELAND, OH – After over two years of investigation, careful research and robust discussion, a joint taskforce of judges, prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, legal scholars, and legislators have found serious flaws in the system and responded with a series of 56 recommendations for reform.
ACLU of Ohio Statement on Federal Judge Timothy Black's Decision to Rule Ohio's Ban on Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
CLEVELAND, OH – Today, the ACLU of Ohio released the following statement regarding Federal Judge Timothy Black’s announcement of his decision to strike down Ohio's ban on recognizing marriages between same-sex couples who legally wed elsewhere.
ACLU Asks Supreme Court of Ohio to Strike Down Indiscriminate Shackling of Children in the Courtroom
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, the ACLU of Ohio filed a writ with the Supreme Court of Ohio, asking for a ruling that prohibits juvenile courts from shackling children without first holding a hearing to determine if it is necessary.
Prison Authorities Can Save Lives and Taxpayer Funds By Helping People Leaving Jail Enroll in Medicaid
CLEVELAND, OH – Today, the ACLU of Ohio called on the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) to pass rules that help people leaving jail enroll in Ohio’s newly expanded Medicaid program.