Ohios

Ohio’s Constitutional Right to Abortion: A Step Forward, But Challenges Remain

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Columbus, Ohio – Ohioans now have a constitutional right to abortion, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to reproductive rights. However, for the average patient seeking an abortion in Ohio, not much has changed. Abortion providers in the state continue to face restrictions, such as a ban on abortions after 22 weeks and a mandatory 24-hour waiting period. The use of telemedicine for abortions is also being disputed in court. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Adarsh Krishen, acknowledges that lifting the severe abortion restrictions in Ohio will take time … Read more

Portage County Man Files Lawsuit Against Jackson-Milton School District, Alleges Violation of Ohio’s Sunshine Laws

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North Jackson, Ohio – A Portage County man has recently filed a lawsuit against the Jackson-Milton Local School District, claiming that the district has violated Ohio’s Sunshine Laws. These laws stipulate that government meetings and records must be made public. Brian Ames, the president of Open Government Advocates, initiated the lawsuit, which was submitted to the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas on February 1. According to the lawsuit, the district has failed to properly inform the public about its school board meetings and maintain accurate and complete meeting minutes. It also alleges that the … Read more

Mother Utilizes Ohio’s Safe Havens Law: Leaves Baby Boy at Stark County Fire Station

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Canton, Ohio – A baby boy was recently left at a fire station in Stark County under Ohio’s Safe Havens law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender their newborns without fear of prosecution. The infant, referred to as Baby Boy Doe, was discovered at the fire station by first responders. Safe Havens laws, also known as Baby Moses laws, are enacted in many states across the United States. They provide parents with a safe and legal option to leave their unharmed newborns at designated locations, such as hospitals, fire stations, or police stations, within a … Read more

Trade Group Launches Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Social Media Law, Citing Unconstitutionality

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Columbus, Ohio (AP) – A trade group representing multiple social media sites has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over its new law requiring companies to obtain verifiable parental consent for children under 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to go into effect on January 15, but NetChoice, the trade group, is seeking to halt its implementation. NetChoice, which counts companies like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X among its clients, argues that the law is unconstitutional. The trade group has previously taken legal action … Read more