/tags/aclu-of-ohio ACLU of Ohio en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-02/ohio-police-use-robots-drones-and-ai-to-help-fight-crime-some-say-this-will-erode-privacy The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Dublin Police will soon use drones as first responders in some cases. Dublin Police are also adding robots with 360 degree cameras to two locations in the city. The ACLU of Ohio wants regulations on this technology to protect the privacy rights of citizens. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-02/ohio-police-use-robots-drones-and-ai-to-help-fight-crime-some-say-this-will-erode-privacy George Shillcock /2024-10-21/voter-rights-groups-want-to-ensure-naturalized-u-s-citizens-in-ohio-arent-turned-away-from-polls Several groups representing voters have sent a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose about the issue. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:21:22 GMT /2024-10-21/voter-rights-groups-want-to-ensure-naturalized-u-s-citizens-in-ohio-arent-turned-away-from-polls Jo Ingles /podcast/snollygoster/2024-09-17/state-of-religion-christian-conservatism-and-its-influence-on-ohio-legislation All this week, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ is examining the intersection of religion and politics in Ohio. In Part 2 of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½'s State of Religion series, we're examining how faith-aimed lobbying efforts shape policy in Ohio. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:13:13 GMT /podcast/snollygoster/2024-09-17/state-of-religion-christian-conservatism-and-its-influence-on-ohio-legislation Matthew Rand /politics-government/2024-09-17/state-of-religion-christian-conservatism-and-its-influence-on-ohio-legislation All this week, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ is examining the intersection of religion and politics in Ohio. In Part 2 of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½'s State of Religion series, we're examining how faith-aimed lobbying efforts shape policy in Ohio. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-17/state-of-religion-christian-conservatism-and-its-influence-on-ohio-legislation Matthew Rand /2024-09-16/aclu-of-ohio-receiving-complaints-of-voter-intimidation-after-portage-county-sheriffs-facebook-post In a Facebook post on Saturday, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski asked residents to write down the addresses of people who have signs supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in their yards. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:57:16 GMT /2024-09-16/aclu-of-ohio-receiving-complaints-of-voter-intimidation-after-portage-county-sheriffs-facebook-post Abigail Bottar /2024-07-16/ban-on-gender-transition-treatment-for-minors-is-on-trial-in-central-ohio-courtroom The state law banning gender transition treatments for minors is on trial in a Franklin County court. House Bill 68 didn’t take effect in April at the order of the judge hearing this case Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:42:37 GMT /2024-07-16/ban-on-gender-transition-treatment-for-minors-is-on-trial-in-central-ohio-courtroom Karen Kasler /2024-05-10/another-legal-challenge-filed-over-ohios-abortion-limits-still-in-place-after-november-vote Another legal challenge has been filed against the state over an abortion law - this time Ohio is being sued over its ban on prescribing abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:44:38 GMT /2024-05-10/another-legal-challenge-filed-over-ohios-abortion-limits-still-in-place-after-november-vote Jo Ingles /2024-04-24/ohio-house-passes-bill-with-harsher-drug-human-trafficking-penalties House Bill 230 in Ohio would recategorize the felony classifications for trafficking certain amounts of drugs, such as cocaine, fentanyl or heroin. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:49:31 GMT /2024-04-24/ohio-house-passes-bill-with-harsher-drug-human-trafficking-penalties Sarah Donaldson /2024-01-29/aclu-of-ohio-says-lawsuit-coming-soon-over-law-affecting-trans-kids Last week, the Ohio Senate followed the lead of the House in overriding Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of the law limiting health care for trans kids and banning trans athletes from participating in girls’ sports. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:04:40 GMT /2024-01-29/aclu-of-ohio-says-lawsuit-coming-soon-over-law-affecting-trans-kids Jo Ingles /politics-government/2023-10-30/ohio-police-who-use-deadly-force-are-not-being-identified-why-the-lack-of-transparency Some Ohio police departments are interpreting a law meant to protect victims of crime to mean some police officers have privacy protections, even as they have used force while in the line of duty. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2023-10-30/ohio-police-who-use-deadly-force-are-not-being-identified-why-the-lack-of-transparency George Shillcock