ICE IS NOT WELCOME HERE. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/08/ohio-more-ice-agents-deployment-surge/89983431007/

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The Callais Decision: The impact on voting rights in America's Multiracial Democracy Tue 5/12 7pm-8pm @acluohio.bsky.social @commoncauseohio.bsky.social @lwvohio.bsky.social @fairdistrictsoh.bsky.social @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social For more NE #Ohio Resistance events: IndivisibleNEO.org/#calendar

Both the national ACLU and the ACLU of Ohio were founded in 1920, a period of American history marred by government abuse of power that isn't too dissimilar to today's political landscape. www.acluohio.org/news/unprece...

Last week, the Ohio General Assembly received a letter co-signed by more than 500 faith leaders from across the state calling for the elimination of the death penalty in the state, calling it “outdated and immoral.” We agree. Ohio must abolish capital punishment. https://ow.ly/lt5850YXCTv

Ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could cause a new surge of ICE activity in Springfield, Ohio. Federal agents are already conducting warrantless arrests without probable cause, disrupting immigrant communities in our state. https://ow.ly/ujO050YWc45

The rise in this type of surveillance technology is worrisome, at best, and an immense threat to our civil liberties, at worst. https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2026/05/clevelands-secrecy-on-flock-data-access-sparks-transparency-demands.html

Good news: the village of Gratis is suspending it's agreement with ICE. The collaboration between local governments and ICE undermines public safety, destabilizes communities, and supports Trump’s inhumane anti-immigrant agenda. https://ow.ly/J3WW50YW7eR

We recently observed Reentry Week, and this is a perfect time to remember that when individuals who have paid their debt to society are given meaningful opportunities to rebuild their lives, communities become safer, stronger, and more just. https://ow.ly/c58G50YWclE

🗽On the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty it reads, in part, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." Watch Broadway’s Jenn Collela, Alex Joseph Grayson + Broadway Inspirational Voices sing Shaina Taub’s song “HUDDLED MASSES” in support of the NY for All Act:

Governor DeWine is expected to make an imminent announcement about the death penalty now that the May 5th primary election is over. We urge him to use executive powers to grant clemency to individuals on Ohio's death row before it's too late. action.aclu.org/send-message...

In Ohio, Flock has partnerships with dozens of local law enforcement agencies and the ACLU is working to expose and end these contracts to protect against government spying. https://ow.ly/Q4ck50YWg0O

Every city that treats surveillance data as its own private asset — that collects it, guards it and doles out partial glimpses when politically convenient — is doing the federal government’s bidding. https://ow.ly/uYbb50YWciQ

Fair districts that took decades of protest, advocacy, litigation – not to mention blood and sweat – to achieve are now at risk. The decision affects not only congressional redistricting but challenges to state legislative and local election systems across the country. https://ow.ly/NaQA50YWeeA

This campaign has always been a community-driven, grassroots effort and voters took action, used their power, and engaged with the democratic process to get Issue 5 over the finish line. Thank you to ALL Columbus residents who voted YES on 5. 💜 www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

This week, more than 530 faith leaders from across the state signed a letter calling for the legislature to pass a death penalty repeal bill. Ohio's capital punishment system is broken from start to finish. www.wfmj.com/news/ohio-pe...

We stand with our Haitian community members in Springfield. Ending Temporary Protected Status would separate families, destabilize entire communities, and cause widespread economic harm. The decision is not just a legal one, it's a moral one. www.wosu.org/2026-04-29/o...

We have been advocating against this shadowy surveillance technology for exactly this reason. Privacy is a cornerstone of civil liberties. https://ow.ly/ZOjX50YUIR6

Last night, the Columbus Safety Collective Campaign made history, with Issue 5 winning nearly 77% of the vote. The people have spoken, it's time for an alternative crisis response system in Columbus. 🥇 https://ow.ly/a6MO50YVHbj

🎉ISSUE 5 SAILING TO VICTORY! The people of Columbus have spoken – we are ready to reimagine public safety and prioritize appropriate care for our neighbors in need. www.acluohio.org/press-releas...

Tomorrow (5/5) is Election Day! The polls open at 6:30am. Remember, your vote = your voice. More information at ACLUOhio.org/VOTE

On this day in 1970, 4 students were shot and killed by members of the National Guard at Kent State. Military policing of civilians creates legal and ethical jeopardy for troops, risks violations of our fundamental rights, and undermines our democracy. https://ow.ly/4Bga50YUHO8

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have always been part of Ohio and our nation's story. This AAPI Heritage Month we are uplifting our friends at OPAWL -- Building AAPI Feminist Leadership. Please learn more about their incredible work and consider making a donation: https://www.opawl.org/

🗣️Issue 5 receives strong endorsement from the Columbus Medical Association!

If Governor DeWine does not take action on the cases of people currently on death row, Ohio is scheduled to carry out 30 executions in the months immediately following his departure. 📲Urge him to use his clemency powers now: action.aclu.org/send-message...

COLUMBUS -- Vote YES on Issue 5!

📆Today is the last day of early, in-person voting before Election Day on Tuesday, May 5. ⏰Polls are open from 1pm-5pm! 🪪Remember to bring a valid photo ID! 📍Find the address of your County Board of Elections: www.ohiosos.gov/directories/...

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Six justices, one ruling, 60 years of civil rights progress upended. https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-louisiana-alabama-4e3225083caccda5ec73a98533a79add

Did somebody say postcards!? 💌📫✍️ By the end of the week, we will have sent 9,500 handwritten Vote YES on Issue 5 postcards to our supporters. Election Day is May 5!

Our Legislative Director @gdanielsohio.bsky.social testified against HB 20 citing free speech concerns. 🚨The bill’s language is vague enough that it could be used by authorities to prevent constitutionally protected behavior like peaceful protest or filming the police. www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana map that fairly represents Black voters, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This devastating attack from the Court majority destroys protections for voters of color across the country. https://ow.ly/J8LU50YS0fw

To companies pushing mass surveillance technologies to target immigrants, protesters, and communities of color we say: get the Flock out. https://www.wosu.org/politics-government/2026-04-28/central-ohio-police-departments-have-spent-nearly-2-million-on-flock-cameras

We stand with our Haitian community members in Springfield. Ending Temporary Protected Status would separate families, destabilize entire communities, and cause widespread economic harm. The decision is not just a legal one, it's a moral one. https://ow.ly/Ivxf50YRYWj

BREAKING: The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana map that fairly represents Black voters, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This devastating attack from the Court majority destroys protections for voters of color across the country.

📲 Issue 5 is supported by a BROAD coalition, with support from city government leaders to social workers, from academics to impacted families, from the police union to the ACLU. 🗳️Vote YES on Issue 5 by 5/5! www.nbc4i.com/news/your-lo...

A massive surveillance state has developed in & across Ohio but with almost no state or local laws governing how these numerous & troubling technologies are used or deployed, and against whom. Thanks to @WOSU for their coverage of this crucial topic. www.wosu.org/politics-gov...

📢📢Primary Election Day is May 5!

Ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could cause a new surge of ICE activity in Springfield, Ohio. Federal agents are already conducting warrantless arrests without probable cause, disrupting immigrant communities in our state. https://ow.ly/k8Iz50YRg4a

Governor DeWine can and must do more to address Ohio's broken capital punishment system before his term ends. We urge him to use executive clemency powers before it's too late. https://ow.ly/HmyZ50YQGuu

Issue 5 will improve outcomes for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis by providing the appropriate community care response. Police should not be asked to be social workers or counselors; not every situation requires a badge and a gun. www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case about Trump's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians nationwide. We stand with immigrant communities and the nearly 30,000 Haitians living in Central Ohio. https://ow.ly/Ptmp50YQF30

👏Columbus -- Vote YES on Issue 5! The @cbussafety.bsky.social worked with @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social to reach a historic compromise and bring the Community Crisis Response Amendment before voters in the May primary.

Columbus voters will consider Issue 5 on the May ballot, focused on creating a long-term approach to alternative crisis response. The measure would support clinician-led teams for certain nonviolent mental health calls and make them an ongoing part of the city’s response.

This is incredibly disturbing. Expanding execution methods is not a solution for our broken capital punishment system. A firing squad is especially gruesome and inhumane. https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/24/politics/trump-justice-department-firing-squads-federal-executions

Storytelling has the power to drive meaningful change. That's why we created Know Your Rights University, our new series that provides critical civil liberties lessons that are fun for the whole family.

📆Early voting schedule for this week! 🗳️Cast your ballot in-person at your County Board of Elections. ⤵️Full schedule below, more details about ID requirements at ACLUOhio.org/VOTE

📬New voting rule: After the recent passage of Senate Bill 293 in Ohio, all absentee ballots must arrive at your County BOE by the close of polls (7:30 p.m.) on election day (Tuesday, May 5), either by mail or delivered in person. Visit ACLUOhio.org/VOTE for more information.

🚨 Governor DeWine MUST use his clemency powers to commute death penalty sentences in Ohio before it's too late. If not, Ohio is scheduled to carry out 30 executions in the months immediately following his departure from office. Take action today! ow.ly/C8na50YIVTY @acluohio.bsky.social

Laws and legislation, like HB 20, inherently cast too wide of a net, impacting First Amendment rights, even when that is not the intention. Our Legislative Director @gdanielsohio.bsky.social provided opposition testimony to committee earlier this month. www.aol.com/news/ohio-la...

Masked, armed, untrained federal agents are aggressively arresting Ohioans – without warrants - to meet Trump’s arbitrary quota of 3,000 immigration arrests/day. We urge the court to issue a class wide preliminary injunction to halt this practice. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/26/l...