American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio
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Dedicated to maintaining and extending constitutional and other fundamental rights, liberties, privileges, and immunities.
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, legal and advocacy 501(c)(4) organization.
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Know Your Rights | Immigrants' Rights | ACLU
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
www.aclu.org
As we prepare for a second Trump presidency, we understand how unsafe so many are feeling right now.
But regardless of immigration status, everyone has basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws.
📣Know your rights: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
But regardless of immigration status, everyone has basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws.
📣Know your rights: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
"In the wake of this decision, we stand ready and look forward to working with the state legislature to ensure that violent encounters between state actors and civilians are scrutinized under the daylight they deserve.”
https://ow.ly/qJaa50XE56K
https://ow.ly/qJaa50XE56K
Ohio Supreme Court rules cops can be considered victims under Marsy's Law • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled police officers can be considered victims, and thus not subject to public disclosure, under Ohio’s Marsy’s Law privacy protections.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"In the wake of this decision, we stand ready and look forward to working with the state legislature to ensure that violent encounters between state actors and civilians are scrutinized under the daylight they deserve.”
https://ow.ly/qJaa50XE56K
https://ow.ly/qJaa50XE56K
📂This week, we joined Reproductive Rights Law Initiative (RRLI) in suing the Ohio Dept. of Health for failing to fulfill its clear legal duty by refusing to promptly provide requested public records. We will always stand up for transparency and government accountability.
https://ow.ly/vjXC50XE5kf
https://ow.ly/vjXC50XE5kf
ACLU says Ohio health department withheld records about Toledo abortion clinic
The Ohio ACLU takes the dispute to the Ohio Supreme Court, saying the ODH ignored months of public-records requests about Toledo Women's Center licensing.
ow.ly
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
📂This week, we joined Reproductive Rights Law Initiative (RRLI) in suing the Ohio Dept. of Health for failing to fulfill its clear legal duty by refusing to promptly provide requested public records. We will always stand up for transparency and government accountability.
https://ow.ly/vjXC50XE5kf
https://ow.ly/vjXC50XE5kf
🗣️ Our very own SE Ohio Advocacy Strategist Natalie Johnson and Debbie Schmieding of the League of Women Voters of Athens County share their thoughts on the anti-voter SB 293: https://athensindependent.com/lte-natalie-johnson-sb293/
Call Gov. DeWine's office at 614-644-4357 and encourage a veto!
Call Gov. DeWine's office at 614-644-4357 and encourage a veto!
This bill jeopardizes absentee ballot voting in Athens County – Athens County Independent
There are many harmful provisions in SB 293, which unnecessarily requires absentee ballots to be received on election day.
athensindependent.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗣️ Our very own SE Ohio Advocacy Strategist Natalie Johnson and Debbie Schmieding of the League of Women Voters of Athens County share their thoughts on the anti-voter SB 293: https://athensindependent.com/lte-natalie-johnson-sb293/
Call Gov. DeWine's office at 614-644-4357 and encourage a veto!
Call Gov. DeWine's office at 614-644-4357 and encourage a veto!
📂Today, we filed a lawsuit alongside Reproductive Rights Law Initiative at Case Western Reserve University asking the OH Supreme Court to order the Ohio Dept. of Health to comply with Ohio’s public records laws and release documents & communications pertaining to the Toledo Women’s Center.
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
📂Today, we filed a lawsuit alongside Reproductive Rights Law Initiative at Case Western Reserve University asking the OH Supreme Court to order the Ohio Dept. of Health to comply with Ohio’s public records laws and release documents & communications pertaining to the Toledo Women’s Center.
Today is Giving Tuesday. 🫶🫶 This year, we're sharing our new fund to specifically support our critical electoral work: The Voter Impact Fund.
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday. 🫶🫶 This year, we're sharing our new fund to specifically support our critical electoral work: The Voter Impact Fund.
⚠️The ACLU of Ohio condemns ICE’s evasion of judicial oversight and its unnecessary and cruel weaponization of the legal process. We demand that immigration officials allow Mr. Karki to complete necessary legal paperwork and logistics with his family prior to his removal.
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
⚠️The ACLU of Ohio condemns ICE’s evasion of judicial oversight and its unnecessary and cruel weaponization of the legal process. We demand that immigration officials allow Mr. Karki to complete necessary legal paperwork and logistics with his family prior to his removal.
📢📬 Take a sec during Small Business Saturday shopping to speak up for your right to use the entire election season timeline to cast your vote.
Act now: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
Act now: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📢📬 Take a sec during Small Business Saturday shopping to speak up for your right to use the entire election season timeline to cast your vote.
Act now: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
Act now: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
Happy Thanksgiving from your local civil rights protectors 🫶🦃🫶🦃
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from your local civil rights protectors 🫶🦃🫶🦃
🍂 🦃 We're thankful for our democracy, and standing up for our rights is a responsibility we never take lightly.
Take action for Ohio voters today: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
Take action for Ohio voters today: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
Stop SB 293: Protect Ohio Voters
Please take action!
action.aclu.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🍂 🦃 We're thankful for our democracy, and standing up for our rights is a responsibility we never take lightly.
Take action for Ohio voters today: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
Take action for Ohio voters today: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
🦃Cut the turkey – and the tension – with the ACLU’s new conversation guide to help you navigate this holiday season. ⬇️
https://www.aclu.org/the-aclus-holiday-conversation-guide
https://www.aclu.org/the-aclus-holiday-conversation-guide
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🦃Cut the turkey – and the tension – with the ACLU’s new conversation guide to help you navigate this holiday season. ⬇️
https://www.aclu.org/the-aclus-holiday-conversation-guide
https://www.aclu.org/the-aclus-holiday-conversation-guide
🚨As part of the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition, we condemn the Ohio General Assembly's passage of SB 293, anti-voter legislation that would, at its core, needlessly eliminate the post-election window for accepted mailed ballots.
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨As part of the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition, we condemn the Ohio General Assembly's passage of SB 293, anti-voter legislation that would, at its core, needlessly eliminate the post-election window for accepted mailed ballots.
👋👋Hey, Ohio - Giving Tuesday is coming up! This year, join us in reminding state lawmakers that they were elected to serve us - THE PEOPLE.
🗳️Support our work by donating to the *new* Voter Impact Fund ➡️ ACLUOhio.org/Donate
🗳️Support our work by donating to the *new* Voter Impact Fund ➡️ ACLUOhio.org/Donate
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
👋👋Hey, Ohio - Giving Tuesday is coming up! This year, join us in reminding state lawmakers that they were elected to serve us - THE PEOPLE.
🗳️Support our work by donating to the *new* Voter Impact Fund ➡️ ACLUOhio.org/Donate
🗳️Support our work by donating to the *new* Voter Impact Fund ➡️ ACLUOhio.org/Donate
Ohioans voted in 2023 to protect reproductive decision-making in the state constitution. HB 324 seeks to reduce access to abortion pills and other medications.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/24/ohio-bill-targeting-abortion-pill-could-impact-other-prescriptions/87342103007/
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/24/ohio-bill-targeting-abortion-pill-could-impact-other-prescriptions/87342103007/
Ohio bill targeting abortion pill could impact other prescriptions
A Republican-backed bill aimed at reducing access to abortion pills could make it harder to buy other prescription drugs, too.
www.dispatch.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ohioans voted in 2023 to protect reproductive decision-making in the state constitution. HB 324 seeks to reduce access to abortion pills and other medications.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/24/ohio-bill-targeting-abortion-pill-could-impact-other-prescriptions/87342103007/
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/24/ohio-bill-targeting-abortion-pill-could-impact-other-prescriptions/87342103007/
Your voice matters. ACLU of Ohio Advocacy Director Collin Marozzi ran the numbers and found November 2025 races from across the state decided by just a few votes. https://www.acluohio.org/news/amended-senate-bill-293-opponent-testimony/
Protect your vote. Tell Gov. DeWine to veto SB 293.
Protect your vote. Tell Gov. DeWine to veto SB 293.
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Your voice matters. ACLU of Ohio Advocacy Director Collin Marozzi ran the numbers and found November 2025 races from across the state decided by just a few votes. https://www.acluohio.org/news/amended-senate-bill-293-opponent-testimony/
Protect your vote. Tell Gov. DeWine to veto SB 293.
Protect your vote. Tell Gov. DeWine to veto SB 293.
🪪 An ID card helps open doors to employment, housing, healthcare, and more. HB 393 is a critical step in supporting all Ohioans as they reenter their communities.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🪪 An ID card helps open doors to employment, housing, healthcare, and more. HB 393 is a critical step in supporting all Ohioans as they reenter their communities.
Why are we punishing voters for the speed of the mail delivery system? SB 293 has passed the Ohio House and Ohio Senate, and is on its way to be signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
🚨Take action NOW: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
🚨Take action NOW: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Why are we punishing voters for the speed of the mail delivery system? SB 293 has passed the Ohio House and Ohio Senate, and is on its way to be signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
🚨Take action NOW: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
🚨Take action NOW: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
A win from the week: HB 29, which ensures access to feminine hygiene supplies in Ohio prisons and jails, is headed to Gov. DeWine's desk. Well-being and dignity for all! 🎉
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/11/ohio-bill-requiring-free-feminine-hygiene-products-in-prisons-heads-to-dewine.html
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/11/ohio-bill-requiring-free-feminine-hygiene-products-in-prisons-heads-to-dewine.html
Ohio bill requiring free feminine hygiene products in prisons heads to DeWine
A bipartisan bill passed by the General Assembly would ensure incarcerated women have adequate access to hygiene products at no cost. The bill, which codifies state policy, now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature.
www.cleveland.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A win from the week: HB 29, which ensures access to feminine hygiene supplies in Ohio prisons and jails, is headed to Gov. DeWine's desk. Well-being and dignity for all! 🎉
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/11/ohio-bill-requiring-free-feminine-hygiene-products-in-prisons-heads-to-dewine.html
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/11/ohio-bill-requiring-free-feminine-hygiene-products-in-prisons-heads-to-dewine.html
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of the trans people our community lost to violence in the U.S. this year.
Everyday, trans people across the nation are made to fear for our safety.
Everyday, trans people across the nation are made to fear for our safety.
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of the trans people our community lost to violence in the U.S. this year.
Everyday, trans people across the nation are made to fear for our safety.
Everyday, trans people across the nation are made to fear for our safety.
⚠️ SB. 293 is headed to Governor DeWine's desk ⚠️
We must hold Gov. DeWine accountable to his words and urge him to VETO SB 293. This bill was rushed through the legislature and hurts Ohio voters who rely on mail-in voting. 🚨
Take Action ➡️ https://ow.ly/EiKi50XuO0N
We must hold Gov. DeWine accountable to his words and urge him to VETO SB 293. This bill was rushed through the legislature and hurts Ohio voters who rely on mail-in voting. 🚨
Take Action ➡️ https://ow.ly/EiKi50XuO0N
November 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
⚠️ SB. 293 is headed to Governor DeWine's desk ⚠️
We must hold Gov. DeWine accountable to his words and urge him to VETO SB 293. This bill was rushed through the legislature and hurts Ohio voters who rely on mail-in voting. 🚨
Take Action ➡️ https://ow.ly/EiKi50XuO0N
We must hold Gov. DeWine accountable to his words and urge him to VETO SB 293. This bill was rushed through the legislature and hurts Ohio voters who rely on mail-in voting. 🚨
Take Action ➡️ https://ow.ly/EiKi50XuO0N
Today, and every day, we remember those who were killed by acts of anti-trans acts violence.
In their memory, the fight for peace and justice continues. 🏳️⚧️
In their memory, the fight for peace and justice continues. 🏳️⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today, and every day, we remember those who were killed by acts of anti-trans acts violence.
In their memory, the fight for peace and justice continues. 🏳️⚧️
In their memory, the fight for peace and justice continues. 🏳️⚧️
⚠️Today, the newly formed Conference Committee of House + Senate members met to discuss Senate Bill 56 ⚠️🍃
Here's what that means 🧵
Here's what that means 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
⚠️Today, the newly formed Conference Committee of House + Senate members met to discuss Senate Bill 56 ⚠️🍃
Here's what that means 🧵
Here's what that means 🧵
🚨📨 The Ohio House is meeting TODAY to discuss and potentially vote on Senate Bill 293. Tell your representative: Ohioans should not be punished for utilizing our entire election season timeline to cast their vote.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚨📨 The Ohio House is meeting TODAY to discuss and potentially vote on Senate Bill 293. Tell your representative: Ohioans should not be punished for utilizing our entire election season timeline to cast their vote.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stop-sb-293-protect-ohio-voters-0
📢 Public schools are not Sunday schools. Tell Ohio Senators to vote no on SB 34, a bill that would allow public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-separation-church-and-state
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📢 Public schools are not Sunday schools. Tell Ohio Senators to vote no on SB 34, a bill that would allow public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-separation-church-and-state
‼️23 states + Washington D.C. have cut ties with the death penalty. Ohio can and should be the next.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/repub/states-death-penalty-policies-are-heading-in-sharply-different-directions/
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/repub/states-death-penalty-policies-are-heading-in-sharply-different-directions/
States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions • Ohio Capital Journal
States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty, with some looking to broaden when and how executions occur while others try to scale them back or end them entirely.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‼️23 states + Washington D.C. have cut ties with the death penalty. Ohio can and should be the next.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/repub/states-death-penalty-policies-are-heading-in-sharply-different-directions/
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/repub/states-death-penalty-policies-are-heading-in-sharply-different-directions/