/news/tags/aclu-of-ohio ACLU of Ohio en-US Copyright Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:05:18 GMT /law-justice/2025-01-22/immigration-advocates-call-on-ohio-sheriffs-not-to-take-part-in-trumps-plans-for-mass-deportations Sheriffs have no obligation to participate in federal enforcement of immigration policy, advocates said in a letter to Ohio sheriffs. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:05:18 GMT /law-justice/2025-01-22/immigration-advocates-call-on-ohio-sheriffs-not-to-take-part-in-trumps-plans-for-mass-deportations Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2023-05-04/aclu-looking-into-akron-police-response-to-jayland-walker-protests The civil rights organization has received several "credible" concerns that police are retaliating against protesters. Thu, 04 May 2023 18:31:29 GMT /law-justice/2023-05-04/aclu-looking-into-akron-police-response-to-jayland-walker-protests Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-09-15/morning-headlines-hamilton-county-judge-issues-temporary-halt-to-abortion-ban-and-more Judge Christian Jenkins has issued a two-week pause on Ohio's so-called "heartbeat law," expressly recognizing that Ohio's constitution confers greater rights in the abortion context than the U.S. Constitution; Goodyear has agreed to settle 184 labor lawsuits filed by migrant workers at its factory in Malaysia ... and more stories. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:23:01 GMT /news/community/2022-09-15/morning-headlines-hamilton-county-judge-issues-temporary-halt-to-abortion-ban-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/community/2022-09-09/morning-headlines-ohio-remembers-queen-elizabeth-ii-and-more Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered all flags on public buildings be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day the Queen Elizabeth II is interred; Akron City Council has approved a ballot measure for a charter amendment to create a civilian police review board, but there are still concerns; The ACLU of Ohio and six clinics in Hamilton County are seeking a temporary restraining order blocking Ohio's recent six-week abortion ban called the heartbeat law; and more stories. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:28:39 GMT /news/community/2022-09-09/morning-headlines-ohio-remembers-queen-elizabeth-ii-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/education/2022-07-14/aclu-of-ohio-alleges-buckeye-valley-local-schools-violated-a-columbus-authors-first-amendment-right Buckeye Valley West Elementary School canceled a reading of the children's book It's Okay to be a Unicorn! after some parents and school board members thought it conveyed a pro LGBTQ+ message. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:07:36 GMT /news/education/2022-07-14/aclu-of-ohio-alleges-buckeye-valley-local-schools-violated-a-columbus-authors-first-amendment-right Tyler Thompson /news/government-politics/2022-03-01/southwest-ohio-abortion-clinics-fear-a-new-ohio-law-could-force-them-to-close-their-doors Abortion advocates say that's why they are suing the state. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:05:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-01/southwest-ohio-abortion-clinics-fear-a-new-ohio-law-could-force-them-to-close-their-doors Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-12-10/why-ohios-data-privacy-bill-is-on-hold-for-now The sponsor of the bill says he wants other legislators to be able to have time to take a closer look at it. Sat, 11 Dec 2021 03:43:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-12-10/why-ohios-data-privacy-bill-is-on-hold-for-now Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-07-28/state-is-sued-for-repeatedly-denying-parole-to-a-certain-category-of-inmates The ACLU of Ohio says two inmates have not been given fair hearings because of an unwritten rule of denying release from prison. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:15:32 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-28/state-is-sued-for-repeatedly-denying-parole-to-a-certain-category-of-inmates Jo Ingles /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-07-22/advocates-face-challenges-in-reforming-ohios-sentencing-laws Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:00:20 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-07-22/advocates-face-challenges-in-reforming-ohios-sentencing-laws Nahla Bendefaa /news/government-politics/2021-07-09/lawsuit-filed-over-lack-of-accountability-in-redistricting-process Ohio’s top legislative leaders are being sued for not being transparent with the public in matters related to the state’s new voter-approved process for drawing new maps for Congress and the state House and Senate. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:57:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-09/lawsuit-filed-over-lack-of-accountability-in-redistricting-process Jo Ingles