All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The abolition of slavery in the 19th century and the establishment of civil rights legislation in the 20th century have not erased the stain of racial prejudice from the United States.
Issues pertaining to race continue to divide our nation.
The data are confirming this, and we need to begin to search for ways to eliminate race from police decision making. If you were prevented from voting or stopped and questioned at the poll, and you have reason to believe the reasons you were stopped were related to race, nationality, or history of incarceration, tell us your story. If you were stopped and questioned in your car, and you have reason to believe the reasons you were stopped were related to race, nationality, or ethnicity, tell us your story. The ACLU of Ohio provides these links as a public service, and does not necessarily endorse any opinions expressed. If you would like one of our members to speak at your next event on racial issues, you can request one today on our Speakers Bureau page.