American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio
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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...
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/
This weekend, we reflect on Ohio's role in the fight for marriage equality. 🏳️🌈❤️
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/10/jim-obergefell-says-court-right-to-not-revisit-gay-marriage-case/87195946007/
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/10/jim-obergefell-says-court-right-to-not-revisit-gay-marriage-case/87195946007/
Ohio man at center of landmark gay marriage case says Supreme Court 'did the right thing'
Jim Obergefell, the Ohio man at center of landmark ruling that legalized gay marriage in the United States, said threats to marriage equality remain.
www.dispatch.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This weekend, we reflect on Ohio's role in the fight for marriage equality. 🏳️🌈❤️
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/10/jim-obergefell-says-court-right-to-not-revisit-gay-marriage-case/87195946007/
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/10/jim-obergefell-says-court-right-to-not-revisit-gay-marriage-case/87195946007/
“Almost everybody that goes to prison gets out. Do you want those people to be more equipped to not reoffend when they get out, or do you want them to have less hope, less experience, be ill-equipped when they get out of prison?”
https://ow.ly/EgER50XrUrU
https://ow.ly/EgER50XrUrU
New Ohio law would eliminate some prison education programs to protect corrections officers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — On Christmas Day last year, Andrew Lansing, an officer at Chillicothe’s Ross Correctional Institution, was assaulted and killed by inmate Rashawn Cannon. Now, Andy’s L…
ow.ly
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Almost everybody that goes to prison gets out. Do you want those people to be more equipped to not reoffend when they get out, or do you want them to have less hope, less experience, be ill-equipped when they get out of prison?”
https://ow.ly/EgER50XrUrU
https://ow.ly/EgER50XrUrU
📬While mail-in voting is under attack across the country, we envision an Ohio where every vote counts, every voice matters, and fair representation is the norm.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11/us-supreme-court-case-could-decide-whether-ohio-can-count-mail-in-ballots-after-election-day.html
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11/us-supreme-court-case-could-decide-whether-ohio-can-count-mail-in-ballots-after-election-day.html
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
📬While mail-in voting is under attack across the country, we envision an Ohio where every vote counts, every voice matters, and fair representation is the norm.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11/us-supreme-court-case-could-decide-whether-ohio-can-count-mail-in-ballots-after-election-day.html
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11/us-supreme-court-case-could-decide-whether-ohio-can-count-mail-in-ballots-after-election-day.html
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
🚨Yesterday the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals found the Olentangy Local School District's student speech policies to be overbroad.
📢We filed an amicus brief with ACLU National in December 2024.
Statement below ⬇️
📢We filed an amicus brief with ACLU National in December 2024.
Statement below ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🚨Yesterday the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals found the Olentangy Local School District's student speech policies to be overbroad.
📢We filed an amicus brief with ACLU National in December 2024.
Statement below ⬇️
📢We filed an amicus brief with ACLU National in December 2024.
Statement below ⬇️
🚨"College campuses are meant to be spaces that embrace students’ academic & social freedom; the presence of ICE would represent the antithesis of this mission, with individuals living in fear of being targeted because of their race, ethnicity, or even political speech."
https://ow.ly/Zq1U50XnsqH
https://ow.ly/Zq1U50XnsqH
Oberlin ACLU Chapter Urges Against ICE Cooperation
Dear Oberlin Community, In Portage County, 64 miles away from Oberlin College, the sheriff signed an agreement that effectively deputized local law enforcement as ICE agents. Police officers may now ask for proof of citizenship at traffic stops and detain those who they think are undocumented immigrants. These agreements have increased racial profiling, eroded trust...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨"College campuses are meant to be spaces that embrace students’ academic & social freedom; the presence of ICE would represent the antithesis of this mission, with individuals living in fear of being targeted because of their race, ethnicity, or even political speech."
https://ow.ly/Zq1U50XnsqH
https://ow.ly/Zq1U50XnsqH
Although adopted with bipartisan support, the ACLU of Ohio sees this map for what it still is: a manipulation of districts out of touch with the actual make-up of Ohio voters. A politically drawn map is the inevitable product of our flawed redistricting process. 🚨🚨
https://ow.ly/pLXr50Xnrmb
https://ow.ly/pLXr50Xnrmb
Both parties get heat for Ohio's new congressional district map as citizens look to future fights • Ohio Capital Journal
The sound of the adjourning gavel had barely faded before Ohioans at the Ohio Redistricting Commission’s Friday meeting were expressing their outrage at the congressional map that had been passed, and the process to pass it.
ow.ly
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Although adopted with bipartisan support, the ACLU of Ohio sees this map for what it still is: a manipulation of districts out of touch with the actual make-up of Ohio voters. A politically drawn map is the inevitable product of our flawed redistricting process. 🚨🚨
https://ow.ly/pLXr50Xnrmb
https://ow.ly/pLXr50Xnrmb