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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Anti-Trump protests planned June 14. Here's what Ohio protesters can, can't do under the law
Ongoing demonstrations in Los Angeles and some areas of Ohio continue this week in response to recent ICE raids as the Trump administration ramps up its detention and deportation of immigrants. More large-scale protests are expected in Ohio and nationwide on June 14. Trump has since deployed the National Guard and Marines in LA, calling the protests 'violent, insurrectionist mobs' and 'lawless riots' on Truth Social. Local law enforcement has also issued a curfew for the area. Peaceful protest and assembly are protected under the First Amendment, but local or statewide restrictions may still apply. Here's what Ohio protest attendees should know ahead of the June 14 rallies, including how some Ohio protest laws changed in 2022 in the wake of George Floyd's 202 death. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, assembly, and petition. Typically, demonstrations can happen in public places like streets, sidewalks, and parks. However, your freedom of expression could have limitations if it incites riots or violence. While not an exhaustive list, here are a few rules Ohio protestors must follow, according to the ACLU of Ohio and the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. You can't protest on private property without permission from the owner. You cannot stop others from using the public space, such as blocking traffic or pedestrian walkways. No fighting, rioting, or 'disorderly conduct' under Ohio law. Law enforcement can implement "time, place, and manner' restrictions like enforcing noise levels or permits. You may need a permit for events that block traffic or close down streets, or if you use amplifiers, such as bullhorns. Demonstrators are allowed to wear a mask as part of their protest, but they may be required to provide information if suspected of a crime. It is a federal crime to threaten to harm the president, the vice president, or a major candidate. Do not physically or verbally antagonize the police or law enforcement. Avoid carrying any drugs or weapons to protests. If arrested, you could face additional charges for possession. Refusing to provide information or providing false information when stopped is illegal. If you are arrested, the ACLU of Ohio provides additional guidance on what to do, such as not resisting arrest and your right to hire an attorney. More protests are planned across the country on Saturday, June 14, 2025, the same day as President Trump's military parade and birthday celebration. According to USA TODAY reporting, the upcoming "No Kings Day" rallies are expected to be the largest and most widespread protests since Trump took office in January. In response, Trump said he planned to address any protests, including against his June 14 military parade, with "force." In the wake of the nationwide ICE protests, Vice President JD Vance defended Trump, stating on X that the administration "will not be intimidated by lawlessness" and that "Trump will not back down" as ICE enforces immigration laws. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Protesters plan more anti-Trump rallies. What Ohioans can, can't do
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests June 14: What demonstrators can, can't do under Ohio law
Ongoing demonstrations in Los Angeles and some areas of Ohio continue this week in response to recent ICE raids as the Trump administration ramps up its detention and deportation of immigrants. More large-scale protests are expected in Ohio and nationwide June 14. Trump has since deployed the National Guard and Marines in LA, calling the protests 'violent, insurrectionist mobs' and 'lawless riots' on Truth Social. Local law enforcement has also issued a curfew for the area. Peaceful protest and assembly are protected under the First Amendment, but local or statewide restrictions may still apply. Here's what Ohio protest attendees should know ahead of the June 14 rallies. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, assembly, and petition. Typically, demonstrations can happen in public places like streets, sidewalks, and parks. However, your freedom of expression could have limitations if it incites riots or violence. While not an exhaustive list, here are a few rules Ohio protestors must follow, according to the ACLU of Ohio and the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. You can't protest on private property without permission from the owner. You cannot stop others from using the public space, such as blocking traffic or pedestrian walkways. No fighting, rioting, or 'disorderly conduct' under Ohio law. Law enforcement can implement "time, place, and manner' restrictions like enforcing noise levels or permits. You may need a permit for events that block traffic or close down streets, or if you use amplifiers, such as bullhorns. Demonstrators are allowed to wear a mask as part of their protest, but they may be required to provide information if suspected of a crime. It is a federal crime to threaten to harm the president, the vice president, or a major candidate. Do not physically or verbally antagonize the police or law enforcement. Avoid carrying any drugs or weapons to protests. If arrested, you could face additional charges for possession. Refusing to provide information or providing false information when stopped is illegal. If you are arrested, the ACLU of Ohio provides additional guidance on what to do, such as not resisting arrest and your right to hire an attorney. More protests are planned across the country on Saturday, June 14, 2025, the same day as President Trump's military parade and birthday celebration. According to USA TODAY reporting, the upcoming "No Kings Day" rallies are expected to be the largest and most widespread protests since Trump took office in January. In response, Trump said he planned to address any protests, including against his June 14 military parade, with "force." In the wake of the nationwide ICE protests, Vice President JD Vance defended Trump, stating on X that the administration "will not be intimidated by lawlessness" and that "Trump will not back down" as ICE enforces immigration laws. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: What Ohioans can, can't do at No Kings protests, other demonstrations
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Youth transgender care ban still in effect while appeal plays out, Ohio Supreme Court rules
Apr. 29—The Ohio Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday allowing the state to continue a ban on gender-affirming care for youth while Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost appeals a lower court's decision. In March, the Tenth District Court of Appeals found House Bill 68 ― which prevents LGBTQ+ minors from accessing care such as hormone blockers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some mental health services ― to be unconstitutional. The appellate court ordered a trial court to enter a permanent injunction blocking it. The trial court, the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, never issued the injunction, so the ban on gender-affirming care for youth in Ohio has continued, ACLU of Ohio said. In appealing to the Ohio Supreme Court, Yost asked the court to pause the injunction while his appeal with the high court plays out. The Ohio Supreme Court granted the request on Tuesday. "It is a terrible shame that the Supreme Court of Ohio is permitting the state to evade compliance with the Ohio Constitution," said Freda Levenson, legal director at the ACLU of Ohio. The lawsuit was first filed on March 26, 2024 by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, and the global law firm Goodwin on behalf of two families who said their transgender adolescents would be negatively impacted by House Bill 68. Both families were seeking access to gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy, describing plans to seek care in Chicago and Michigan if the ban took place, which it did. "Our clients have suffered tangible and irreparable harm during the eight months that HB 68 has been in place, including being denied essential health care in their home state," Levenson said. On Aug. 6, 2024, following a five-day trial in July, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas rejected the plaintiffs' challenge and allowed the ban on gender-affirming care to take effect. The plaintiffs appealed the decision on their argument that House Bill 68 violates the Ohio Constitution, with which a three-judge panel at the 10th District Court of Appeals agreed on two points and rendered the other two points as moot. A comment from Yost was not immediately available.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Court rules Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care can be enforced amid suits
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a state law prohibiting minors from receiving gender-affirming care can be enforced as court battles proceed over the law's constitutionality. The state's high court granted a request from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) to stay an appellate court ruling from March that blocked the state from enforcing the law, pending full review. The two-sentence Tuesday order was issued by the Republican chief justice, Sharon Kennedy. Republican Justice Pat Fischer and Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner dissented. 'This cause is pending before the court as a jurisdictional appeal. Upon consideration of appellants' emergency motion for stay pending appeal, it is ordered by the court that the motion is granted,' the order read. The Ohio General Assembly, in 2023, passed House Bill 68, banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors. The bill was vetoed by the state's Republican governor, but both legislative chambers voted to overturn his veto. The ACLU of Ohio brought a lawsuit on behalf of two transgender minors challenging the legality of the statute. The law has been caught up in the courts for months. 'It is a terrible shame that the Supreme Court of Ohio is permitting the state to evade compliance with the Ohio Constitution. Our clients have suffered tangible and irreparable harm during the eight months that HB 68 has been in place, including being denied essential health care in their home state,' the ACLU of Ohio's legal director, Freda Levenson, said in a Tuesday statement responding to the court order. 'The Court of Appeals was correct that HB 68 violates at least two separate provisions of the Ohio Constitution. We will continue to fight this extreme ban as the case goes ahead before the Supreme Court of Ohio,' Levenson continued. Yost, who is running for Ohio governor, posted on X announcing the court's ruling. In a statement to a Cleveland news outlet, his spokesperson, Bethany McCorkle, said the attorney general's office is pleased that the law 'protecting children from drug-induced gender transitions remains in effect as the case moves forward.' 'We look forward to showing once again that the legislature acted properly in enacting this constitutional law, which protects our children from irreversible medical decisions,' McCorkle continued in the statement. The Hill has reached out to the attorney general's office for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Hill
Court rules Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care can be enforced amid suits
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a state law prohibiting minors from receiving gender-affirming care can be enforced as court battles proceed over the law's constitutionality. The state's high court granted a request from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) to stay an appellate court ruling from March that blocked the state from enforcing the law, pending full review. The two-sentence Tuesday order was issued by the Republican chief justice, Sharon Kennedy. Republican Justice Pat Fischer and Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner dissented. 'This cause is pending before the court as a jurisdictional appeal. Upon consideration of appellants' emergency motion for stay pending appeal, it is ordered by the court that the motion is granted,' the order read. The Ohio General Assembly, in 2023, passed House Bill 68, banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors. The bill was vetoed by the state's Republican governor, but both legislative chambers voted to overturn his veto. The ACLU of Ohio brought a lawsuit on behalf of two transgender minors challenging the legality of the statute. The law has been caught up in the courts for months. 'It is a terrible shame that the Supreme Court of Ohio is permitting the state to evade compliance with the Ohio Constitution. Our clients have suffered tangible and irreparable harm during the eight months that HB 68 has been in place, including being denied essential health care in their home state,' the ACLU of Ohio's legal director, Freda Levenson, said in a Tuesday statement responding to the court order. 'The Court of Appeals was correct that HB 68 violates at least two separate provisions of the Ohio Constitution. We will continue to fight this extreme ban as the case goes ahead before the Supreme Court of Ohio,' Levenson continued. Yost, who is running for Ohio governor, posted on X announcing the court's ruling. In a statement to a Cleveland news outlet, his spokesperson, Bethany McCorkle, said the attorney general's office is pleased that the law 'protecting children from drug-induced gender transitions remains in effect as the case moves forward.' 'We look forward to showing once again that the legislature acted properly in enacting this constitutional law, which protects our children from irreversible medical decisions,' McCorkle continued in the statement.
