Defending Liberty in Ohio
A non-profit, non-partisan law firm dedicated to protecting the constitutional rights of Ohioans from government. The 1851 Center litigates constitutional issues related to property rights, taxpayer and entrepreneur rights, regulation, parental rights, and search and seizure.
Most Recent Cases
Data Centers Cannot Seize Ohio Farmland
Legal Center intervenes in Power Siting Board to stop eminent domain for Meta Data Center Pipeline Columbus, OH – The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law today moved to intervene in the Ohio Power Siting Board to stop a Meta affiliate from using eminent domain to...
Federal Court: Ohio Cities Can’t Scam Homeowners with “Annual Fees.”
Federal Court: Ohio Cities Can’t Scam Homeowners with “Annual Fees.” Cleveland Heights fees on leasing are an unconstitutional taking. Cleveland, OH – A federal District Court this week ruled unconstitutional City of Cleveland Heights practice of imposing special...
High Court Will Determine Whether Forbidding More Than Two People from Living Together Violates Ohio Constitution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 Legal Center: zoning is to stop property uses that inflict harm on others, not social engineering Kent, OH – The Supreme Court of Ohio will hear arguments on whether Ohio cities can ban groups of more than two from living together...
Legal Center Moves to Stop Unconstitutional Fair Housing Shakedowns
LEGAL CENTER MOVES TO STOP UNCONSTITUTIONAL “FAIR HOUSING” SHAKEDOWNS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2025 Dayton nonprofit hires actors to manufacture discrimination by entrapping and shakedown unsuspecting homeowners. Dayton, OH – The 1851 Center for Constitutional...
Ohio Court: Cities Can’t Force Homeowners to Repair City Sidewalks
Ohio Court: Cities Can't Force Homeowners to Repair City Sidewalks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2025 Painesville sidewalk tax on abutting homeowners, whether they damage the sidewalks or not, violates Due Process, is unconstitutional. Painesville, OH – An Ohio...
High Court Will Determine Whether Ohio Cities Can Gut Search Warrant Requirement When Homes are For Sale or Rent
High Court Will Determine Whether Ohio Cities Can Gut Search Warrant Requirement When Homes are For Sale or Rent FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2025 North Canton’s crusade for warrants to enter homes based solely on lack of consent from homeowners is unconstitutional....
Class Action Certified Against Cleveland Heights’ Attack on Outside Ownership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2024 Non-local homeowners forced to pay extra earn right to seek refunds. Cleveland, OH – A federal court late yesterday certified a class action lawsuit against the City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, explaining that homeowners who were...
Ohio Cities Cannot Gut Search Warrant Requirement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2023 Ohio Cities Cannot Gut Search Warrant Requirement North Canton’s crusade for warrants to enter homes based solely on lack of consent from homeowners is unconstitutional. Stark County, OH – The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law...
Cleveland Heights Attack on Outside Ownership Unconstitutional
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2023 Ohio cities may not charge extra assessments to nonresidents who own homes within their limits. Columbus, OH – The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law this week moved to enjoin the City of Cleveland Heights...
Ohio City Forced to Return $3.3 Million in Unconstitutional Fees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2022 Cincinnati charged "alarm fees" to homeowners and businesses protecting themselves with security alarms. Cincinnati, OH – The Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas today ordered the City of Cincinnati to return the...
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