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Political Speech for Limited Government
Political speech that defends the Constitution, promotes individual liberty, and advances the principles of limited government and the rule of law.
Ohio’s Pandemic Reform Bill: Good and Bad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2021 Ohio General Assembly adopted key 1851 Center recommendations, but other...
Prohibiting Undercover Reporting on Political Campaigns Violates Constitution
Legal Center: Ohio law violates non-profit journalists’ right to investigative and report on political campaigns...
Ohio Cities Cannot Prohibit Use of Security Alarms
Cincinnati's "alarm tax" violates homeowners’ right to communicate, freedom from double-taxation The 1851 Center for...
1851 to Supreme Court: Forced Funding of Unions Violates Free Speech
1851 Center Amicus Brief argues that government employees who aren't union members can't be forced to pay hundreds of...
Court: $100 Per Day Fines for Yard Signs Unconstitutional
Ohio city's ban on political yard signs except directly before and after elections violates free speech, property...
Court: Ohio Mayor and His Lawyer Must Pay Sanctions to Family They Sued to Silence
Mayor's lawsuit "frivolously" violated local bloggers' right to free speech Cleveland, OH - An Ohio Court ordered...
Should Public Officials Be Held Liable for Violating Ohioans’ Rights?
Court considers whether Secretary of State Jon Husted should be required to compensate Ohioans whose First Amendment...
Court: Ohioans Have Right to Criticize the Performance of Public Officials
Maple Heights Mayor sued to silence local bloggers for "defamation" and "emotional distress," and violated their right...
Federal Court: SB 47 Restrictions on Petition Circulation Unconstitutional
Key features of Senate Bill 47 "reform" violate First Amendment speech and associational rights of Ohioans, restrict...
U.S. Supreme Court Petitioned to Review Ohio PAC Laws
1851 Center asks United States Supreme Court to review Ohio Political Action Committee regulations on behalf of Geauga...
High Court Will Determine Ohioans Right to Challenge JobsOhio
1851 Center argues that state taxpayers maintain standing to challenge the constitutionality of Corporate Welfare...
Federal Court: Ohio Precious Metals Dealers Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional
Act regulates business in response to constitutionally-protected advertising, and prohibits legitimate purchases of...
Federal Court: University of Cincinnati Speech Restrictions on Students Permanently Enjoined
Students supporting “right to work” amendment cannot be arrested for discussing amendment and gathering signatures on...
Federal Court Enjoins Shaker Heights from Blocking Message of Tax-Increase Opponents
Cleveland, OH - A federal court enjoined the City of Shaker Heights from further harassment of Shaker Heights...
Signatures Submitted to Place Ohio Health Care Freedom Amendment on November Ballot
Columbus, OH – Supporters today will deliver more than 546,000 signatures to the Ohio Secretary of State to place the...
Slingluff v. Andover Twp.
The First Amendment clearly protects the right to gather on the public square, speak out in support of limited...
Ohio Liberty Council v. Brunner
On March 22, 2010, the Ohio Liberty Council began the process of the placing a health care freedom constitutional...
LetOhioVote.org v. Brunner
August 3, 2009: 1851 Center Files Amicus In Supreme Court Slots Case The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law filed an...
COAST v. City of Cincinnati
In May 2009, the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law filed, in Federal Court, a motion to restrain the City of...