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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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ACLU @aclu.org · 08/10/2026
Flock and other automatic license plate readers have no place on our streets. Join the Get The Flock Out movement at aclu.org/get-flock_out
"Where we drive is none of the government's business." Sign that says "Notice. License plate reader 24/7. Flock safety." ACLU logo.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Flock cameras are in Dayton and have been tracking, logging, and sharing our movements without a warrant. Suspending the use of ALPRs, is not enough. Dayton City Council should put an end to this by cancelling the city’s contract with Flock. ow.ly/8c7y50ZVzBb
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City covers all Flock cameras amid program suspension
Dayton workers have placed bags over the city’s Flock cameras.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Happy Banned Books Week! 📚
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
OHIO -- early voting has officially begun! 📍You can head to your County Board of Elections today through Friday from 8am - 5pm to cast your ballot in the consequential midterm elections. www.ohiosos.gov/directories/county-…
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We will continue our work to ensure that government actors do not intimidate, harass, or retaliate against peaceful observers, in Springfield and all across the state.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
ICE withheld their identities and then moved them around in a shell game, redeploying 6 of them away from Springfield after the lawsuit was filed.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
For this reason, the judge granted, and then extended, a temporary restraining order. But ultimately, when confronted by the ACLU, the government chose to conceal and protect the wrongdoers rather than face accountability in court.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
➡️Springfield Case Update: The court held that peaceful observers have a First Amendment right to document, photograph, and record federal officers, and that the 7 ICE officers in question likely violated that right. www.daytondailynews.com/local/judge-...
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Judge dismisses Springfield ICE observer’s lawsuit against 7 agents
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a local ICE observer against seven unnamed agents, ruling the court lacks jurisdiction because six of the officers have left Springfield and there is n...
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The 2026 midterm elections have officially started in Ohio! 👏 Cast your ballot EARLY by voting by mail or heading to your County Board of Elections! 🗳️📫 Visit our hub for more details: ACLUOhio.org/VOTE
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
👏EARLY. 👏🏽VOTING. 👏🏾STARTS. 👏🏿TOMORROW. Lock in your vote for the 2026 Midterms!
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Latine Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15. This month, we celebrate the rich and diverse history by uplifting books, short stories, and illustrations from Latinx/e authors and artists.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📣Today, October 5, is the FINAL day to register to vote in Ohio to participate in the 2026 Midterm Elections. 📲Double check your information: www.ohiosos.gov/elections/register-…
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Register to Vote in Ohio
Learn the different ways you can register to vote in Ohio as well as the deadlines to do so for each election.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/10/2026
Voters are still outraged that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion. If the Trump administration tries to impose a backdoor nationwide abortion ban on top of that, whether now or later, voters will remember. We’ll make sure of it.
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White House Officials Told the DOJ to Delay Action on Abortion Ahead of the Midterms
Attorney General Todd Blanche has moved slowly in abortion pill litigation and department officials have told advocates to wait until after the election.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
While Flock Safety is the corporation currently facing widespread public scrutiny – for good reason – the existential threat to our freedom goes well beyond one company or one type of technology. 📝https://action.aclu.org/petition/end-mass-surveillance-ohio
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Abolish the death penalty.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
As the new school year begins, the ACLU has teamed up with your favorite authors and influencers to curate a list of books that do more than inform; they challenge us to build a more equitable future. 📚 ow.ly/uFoQ50ZU1Ug
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ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Our Reading List to Build a More Perfect Union
Artists, authors, and content creators share their favorite books about civil liberties.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
HB 68 is government overreach point blank. Ohio families’ should be able to make personal medical decisions with healthcare providers – not politicians. 🏳️‍⚧️ www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
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You're not seeing the truth about Ohio's trans children on your TV screen | Opinion
Those attack ads haven't even scratched the surface when it comes to the truth about transgender kids in Ohio.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/10/2026
Safe, fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Local election officials safeguard our voting rights on the ground to ensure every eligible voter can have our voice heard. Find everything you need to know this election season at aclu.org/vote_2026
Blue graphic with text "Local election officials keep our elections fair and accurate."
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/10/2026
The company doesn’t matter. Flock, Axon, and other automatic license plate readers have no place on our streets. Use the toolkit to fight against mass surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gtfo_
"Big Brother should just be reality TV — not our reality. Join us in getting automatic license plate readers out of our communities." ACLU logo. Red tinted photo of a big eye.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
LOUDER ‼️ P.S. Early voting in Ohio begins on 10/6.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Earlier this summer, Oxford City Council voted to end its collaboration with the Flock as privacy concerns grow nationwide. City by city, we will dismantle the Big Tech/Big Brother partnership. www.fox19.com/2026/08/19/oxford-cit…
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Oxford City Council ends Flock camera program amid growing criticism
The vote passed 6-1 during Wednesday’s session.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 01/10/2026
This LGBTQ History Month, we remember the generations of advocates, heroes, and icons who paved the path for us. We honor those who defended the freedom for everyone to live and love authentically.
Light purple graphic with text "Queer people have always been here — and we always will be." At the top of the graphic reads "LGBTQ History Month" and the ACLU logo is at the bottom of the graphic.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We envision an Ohio where every person has the freedom and power to make deeply personal decisions about their body, health, and future, free from political interference, stigma, or discrimination. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t4f...
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LGBTQ+ Advocacy in Ohio
YouTube video by acluohio
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Election season is here, and we want to empower Ohioans to vote all the way down-ballot. 🗳️↕️ Check out our FAQ: Ohio Elected Officials Series for information about the roles and responsibilities of various officeholders. www.acluohio.org/faq-ohio-elected-o…
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🍻COLUMBUS --- Join us on October 20 for an election-theme pub trivia night! 🍻Get your team together as we test your knowledge about our democratic process! 🎟️https://www.acluohio.org/event/every-vote-counts-cbus/
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Shout-out to Ironton, located along the Ohio River in Southern Ohio, for banning the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) within city limits. 👏 Let the dominoes fall. irontontribune.com/2026/08/31/iront…
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Ironton bans use of license plate reading cameras - The Tribune
On Thursday, the Ironton City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use or subscription to automated license plate reader services within the city limits. Councilman Robby Brown asked for the […]
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🔹You 🔺Cannot 🔹Make 🔺Your 🔹Voice 🔺Heard 🔹If 🔺You 🔹Aren't 🔺Registered 🔹To 🔺Vote 📲Check your status: www.ohiosos.gov/elections
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Latine resistance is inextricable from U.S. history. We celebrate that resistance this Latine heritage month.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Before he leaves office at the end of 2026, Governor DeWine can and must use his executive authority to issue commutations to death row inmates who have exhausted all their appeals in the courts. Clemency is an act of justice. ow.ly/gEJ050ZT3oX
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Perfect new show to download for #InternationalPodcastDay 🎧✨
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Regardless of what happens in November, photo ID requirements will still be a key component of Ohio’s voter laws. The ACLU of Ohio opposes Issue 3 and urges a NO vote this election. ow.ly/T6Hi50ZT271
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Picture This: Issue 3 Puts Strict Photo ID on the Ballot - ACLU of Ohio
This year’s election will include a statewide ballot initiative, Issue 3, which would import our existing strict photo ID laws in the Ohio Constitution.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Earlier this month the city of Lebanon voted to remove and bag the 20 Flock cameras installed throughout the city-- we applaud this effort and urge that they formally terminate the contract. www.fox19.com/2026/09/09/lebanon-co…
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Lebanon council votes to remove all Flock cameras
City cites lack of response from Flock Safety after 54 written questions
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Automatic license plate readers are popping up in neighborhoods throughout Ohio; not dissimilar from beady, prying eyes. We must end government spying. We must end mass surveillance. matternews.org/community/policing/f…
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Flock is on pause. What about all that other surveillance tech we use? – Matter News
Columbus has had a contract with Shotspotter, an AI-powered gunshot detection microphone system, since 2018.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢Attention voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District -- get to know the candidates on your ballot! The ACLU of Ohio does not endorse candidates for office, but we do want voters to be aware of their positions on key civil liberties issues. www.acluohio.org/2026candidates
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our recommendation for Mount Vernon City Council is not to contract with Flock Safety or any other vendor following the conclusion of the yearlong moratorium and to ban automatic license plate readers entirely instead of enacting a pause. ow.ly/sk3J50ZSno9
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Mount Vernon backs away from Flock contract
Mount Vernon will not renew its ALPR contract with Flock Safety and will institute a 12-month moratorium on installing cameras in the city.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📢Attention voters in Ohio's 1st Congressional District -- get to know the candidates on your ballot! The ACLU of Ohio does not endorse candidates for office, but we do want voters to be aware of their positions on key civil liberties issues. www.acluohio.org/2026candidat...
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🗣️OHIO'S VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NEXT MONDAY, OCTOBER 5. ✅Check, double check, and triple check to ensure you can cast a ballot this election season: VoteOhio.Gov
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚫NO MORE FUNDING FOR ICE. www.news5cleveland.com/politics/imm…
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New report alleges ICE has wasted millions of dollars on unused detention facilities
Investigators say ICE has wasted millions of dollars from its $45 billion budget on detention centers that were poorly planned or never used in the first place.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The power of the people is rooted in the press’ ability to investigate and report. Let us not allow our own power to be undermined.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🗽There are 35 U.S. Senate seats up in 2026. Ohio's race could influence the ultimate control of Congress. Who's on your ballot? The ACLU of Ohio does not endorse candidates for office, but we do want voters to be aware of their positions on key civil liberties issues. ow.ly/YTHC50ZRrQr
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🗣️For the first time in 8 years, Ohio will have a new governor at the start of 2027. Who's on your ballot? 🗳️ We researched the candidates' positions on key issues including, voter ID laws, abortion access, ICE presence in Ohio, public safety, and the death penalty. www.acluohio.org/2026candidat...
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A new @aclu.org and @amnesty-usa.bsky.social report uncovers widespread suppression of Pro-Palestine speech across college campuses. Universities play a vital role in our democracy: they must foster free thought and support the vigorous exchange of ideas.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/09/2026
Dolores Huerta is one of the most influential labor leaders of the 20th century. Dolores witnessed firsthand how many farm workers in her community suffered from low wages and poor working conditions. As co-founder of United Farm Workers, she organized hugely impactful walkouts and boycotts.
Photo of Dolores Huerta wearing an Aztec headdress, with the words "Latine Heritage Month" above her. Below her it says "Photography Credit: Tom Hilton. Wiki Commons." A quote reads: 'I say that now we see a lot of hateful rhetoric against Mexicans and the Latino community, but we have a very powerful weapon. And that is our vote.'
– Dolores Huerta
Labor organizer, feminist activist." ACLU logo. Vibrant and colorful background and border.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ohio: infamous for gerrymandering. 🚫 www.nbc4i.com/news/sunday-briefing/…
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New book calls Ohio a cautionary tale on gerrymandering
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Broken promises and backroom deals made Ohio a cautionary tale for the rest of the nation. That’s the conclusion of a new book that is focused on Ohio’s gerrymander battle. …
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Masked, armed, untrained federal agents are creating a culture of fear throughout our state. ICE OUT OF OHIO. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/23/i…
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ICE's culture of fear in Ohio is an un-American betrayal of our fundamental values • Ohio Capital Journal
On Aug. 27, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released the details of a $16.7 million no-bid contract with Compliant Technologies LLC of Lexington, KY, for the purchase for their agents of 6,000 pairs of wearable gloves that are designed to deliver painful electric shocks. The gloves, which the manufacturer, calls “Conductive Distraction and Deescalation Devices,” […]
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's time for @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social to make the community crisis response program a top priority, starting with the creation of the Advisory Board. Issue 5 was overwhelmingly approved by voters; time is of the essence to begin implementation. www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
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Columbus voters OK'd alternative to police. Backers say it's stalled | Exclusive
Columbus voters backed an alternative to police for some 911 calls. Months later, the city hasn't completed the first step to set up the program.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
💫Daily reminder... 🗓️13 days left to register to vote before Ohio's deadline on 10/6. 📲VoteOhio.Gov
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Shamefully, discrimination against LGBTQ people is still legal in Ohio. We need to pass The Ohio Fairness Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.acluohio.org/issues/lgbtq...
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LGBTQ Rights - ACLU of Ohio
The ACLU of Ohio works to ensure that all Ohioans are secure in their basic rights, and that discrimination will not target the LGBTQ community, reproductive freedom, people living with disabilities, ...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/09/2026
Let the record show: We’re launching a new podcast! On each episode, our hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Mr. Beat discover the people, places, and narratives behind major court cases from U.S. history.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A free press is the cornerstone of our democracy. 🎤📰 Media outlets shouldn't have to parrot the government's worldview in order to continue doing their jobs. abcnews.com/US/cnn-ms-now-politico-…
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'Blatant violation' of rights: News outlets file lawsuit over Trump ban
The outlets described the ban as a "direct assault" on the First Amendment.
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