Supreme Court Strikes Down the Core of DOMA
CLEVELAND, OH – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down the core of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In United States v.
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New Report Shows African Americans Use Marijuana at a Rate Similar to Whites, But Are Four Times More Likely to be Arrested
CLEVELAND, OH – Despite similar usage rates, African Americans in Ohio were four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than whites in 2010, according to a new report released today by the ACLU.
ACLU Files Lawsuit Over Columbus Permit Rules
COLUMBUS – Yesterday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a lawsuit against the city of Columbus in U.S. District Court on behalf of Occupy Columbus.
ACLU Again Warns Springboro School Board Against Promoting Religion in the Classroom
SPRINGBORO, OH – For the second time in two years, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has sent a letter to Springboro Community City Schools officials, asking them to abandon proposed policies that advance creationism in the classroom.
Massillon Area Man Acquitted After Being Cited for Swearing in Police Station
MASSILLON, OH – Yesterday, a Massillon Municipal Court judge acquitted Heath Devoll, a Brewster man who was charged with disorderly conduct after uttering the phrase, “This is bullshit,” while leaving the Massillon Police Station on April 8.
ACLU of Ohio Receives Award from Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Cleveland
COLUMBUS, OH – On Thursday, April 25, the ACLU of Ohio received the ChampYNPN Award – presented by the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Cleveland. The award recognizes a nonprofit organization in Greater Cleveland that cultivates their young professional staff by: