The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 17, 2025

State of Ohio Embroiled in Another Fight Over Manipulating Citizen Ballot Initiatives It Doesn’t Like. Now the U.S. Supreme Court is Involved.
In 2024, a ballot measure to throw out Ohio’s dysfunctional politician-led redistricting process with an independent citizen-led process had its description rewritten by state officials to sink it. Now, Ohio officials are trying to sink two more measures they don’t like, and the U.S. Supreme Court is also involved.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Statehouse News Bureau - Group behind qualified immunity amendment sues Ohio Attorney General over latest rejection
Ohio Attorney General - Unapproved language of “Protecting Ohioans’ Constitutional Rights” measure

6th Circuit Court of Appeals - Opinion in Brown v. Yost
U.S. Supreme Court - Yost's Application to Justice Brett Kavanaugh for Emergency Stay
U.S. Supreme Court - Justice Brett Kavanaugh's order, staying the 6th Circuit
Courthouse News Service - Supreme Court keeps Ohio’s qualified immunity ballot initiative on ice

Groups Taking Action:

Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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