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Disability Rights | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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What's Happening in Ohio. Despite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act nearly 20 years ago, people with disabilities continue to face discrimination in employment, education, and housing. The ACLU continues to support affirmative policies promoting employment for people with disabilities, as well as inclusive and appropriate education for students with disabilities. What's Happening in Ohio. Online for All: Support Needed for Online Voter Registration in Ohio House. Karla M. Lortz: Advo...
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Teen Health | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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A Guide for Teens: Your Health and the Law. What's Happening in Ohio. The laws surrounding teens and health care can be vague and confusing. Depending on the situation, teens have the right to make some health decisions on their own. Confidentiality and consent laws vary depending on the teen’s age and the treatment needed. Visit our Teen Health Guide online. What's Happening in Ohio. Your Health and the Law: A Guide for Teens. For free or purchase print copies. You can also request a speaker. The laws s...
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Prisoners’ Rights | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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What's Happening in Ohio. Incarceration is perhaps the greatest deprivation of liberty that the government can impose on a person. It is the responsibility of the state to ensure that all people housed in prisons are treated humanely, given proper medical treatment, and are supported through rehabilitative and educational programming to ease re-entry into society once the person is released. What's Happening in Ohio. Pay-to-Stay Jail Fees Undermine Successful Re-entry. Details the prevalence of pay-to-st...
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Free Speech | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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What's Happening in Ohio. The First Amendment guarantees us freedom of expression. Whether it’s the right to protest, freedom of the press, or religious liberty, the ACLU of Ohio is here to defend against government intrusion into our personal, political, and religious lives. What's Happening in Ohio. ACLU of Ohio Files Amicus Brief in Free Speech Case. And for this the attorney deserves to be sanctioned for frivolous conduct? Read ACLU of Ohio Board Member Jonathan Peters’. A lawsuit filed by the ACLU o...
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Juvenile Justice | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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What's Happening in Ohio. Juvenile justice systems were created to protect young people’s rights and focus on education and rehabilitation rather than only punishment. Sadly, in recent years, we have drifted away from that purpose. Many of our youth fall victim to the school-to-prison pipeline, the policies and practices that funnel children out of schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. What's Happening in Ohio. Read Shackling in Ohio’s Juvenile Courts Blog Series. Ohio’s Supreme Cou...
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Open Government | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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What's Happening in Ohio. Federal laws such as the Freedom of Information Act, and state laws like Ohio’s Public Records and Open Meetings acts, were designed to promote citizen involvement and government accountability. Transparency allows for increased public awareness of government functions and actions, a higher level of efficiency and accountability, and a deeper sense of trust between leadership and the community. What's Happening in Ohio. Legislators Plan Sneak Attack for Secret Executions. The Ci...
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Racial Justice | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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What's Happening in Ohio. The ACLU envisions a free, safe and just society, where civil liberties are secure for all. Throughout our history, we have worked to ensure that constitutional protections are extended to all and that opportunities for education, employment, legal representation, and political participation are not denied on the basis of race. What's Happening in Ohio. DOJ, Cleveland Reach Settlement on Police Reform. Revising policies related to search, seizure, and detainment, and enhancing d...
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General Civil Liberties | Issue Categories | ACLU of Ohio
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What's Happening in Ohio. In Ohio and across the nation, civil liberties issues are constantly evolving. New and unique cases come up everyday, cases that may not fit neatly into any previously defined issue. What's Happening in Ohio. Predictive Guilt in the Interests of National Security. The United States government is using predictive judgment. To prevent certain people from using commercial air transportation. In other words, the . The United States government is using predictive judgment. It also de...
