Taxpayers' Rights
Taxpayers’ Rights & Fiscal Accountability
Defending the constitutional rights of taxpayers against unlawful taxation, excessive government spending, and regulatory overreach. We advocate for transparency, fiscal restraint, and accountable public stewardship to ensure that government operates within its constitutional limits and respects the hard earned dollars of the people.
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,...
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...
Cleveland Heights Attack on Outside Ownership Unconstitutional
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2023 Ohio cities may not charge extra assessments to nonresidents who own...
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...
Ohio Court: Cities Can’t Charge “Fees” for Calling Police or Home Defense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2021 Cincinnati tax on those using home security alarms, whether they call...
Ohio Court: State Mask Mandates Unconstitutional
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2021 In Ashland County, ”any further attempt to enforce mask restrictions will...
Ohio’s Pandemic Reform Bill: Good and Bad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2021 Ohio General Assembly adopted key 1851 Center recommendations, but other...
One Year Later, Department of Health – When Under Oath – Still Cannot Justify “Director’s Stay at Home Orders”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2021 Top Ten Takeaways from Government Discovery Responses Columbus, OH – Recent...
Columbus “Admissions Tax” Will be in Court and on Ballot
1851 Center spearheads legal action to protect citizens from municipal “ticket taxes” on arts and entertainment that...
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...
Victory: Ohio Cities’ “Pre-Sale” Home Inspections and Fees Unconstitutional
City of Oakwood violated homeowners Fourth Amendment rights through sweeping city-wide home inspection requirements...
Federal Court Approves Class Action on Ohio City’s Illegal Home Inspections
Legal Center: Fees that City's homeowners were forced to pay to fund unconstitutional "point of sale" inspections must...
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...
Ohio School District Forced to Return $5.5 Million in Illegal Taxes to Taxpayers
Indian Hill Board of Education raised taxes without a vote, refused to refund money Cincinnati, OH - After a five-plus...
Ohio High Court Rebukes School District Tax Increase
Taxpayers cheated by Indian Hill School District's "Inside Millage Move", by raising taxes without public vote...
Legal Center to High Court: Cleveland-Area Stormwater Tax Unconstitutional
Northeast Ohio Sewer District tax on "impervious surfaces" is without legislative authorization, and is a property tax...
Legal Center to High Court: Traffic Cameras Unconstitutional in Ohio
Toledo's enforcement scheme for enforcing traffic camera infractions violates Ohio Constitution Columbus, OH - The...
Lawsuit: Ohio’s Attempted Medicaid Expansion Unlawful
Governor's end-run around the Ohio General Assembly violates the separation of powers, Controlling Board's vote...
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...