Citizens for Community Values v. Upper Arlington Public Library Board of Trustees

Summary

A federal court ruled that an Ohio library violated the Constitution when it barred a group that focuses on Christian political involvement from using its meeting room. In 2008, ADF attorneys filed suit on behalf of Citizens for Community Values against the Upper Arlington Public Library Board of Trustees.

Press Releases

August 14th, 2008
Court: Ohio library can't prohibit meeting because of religious elements
March 7th, 2008
Ohio library: sorry, no 'elements of a religious service' allowed

Case Documents

Court

Title

Date

Trial Court

Opinion and order

8/14/2008

Trial Court

Complaint

3/5/2008

Case Profiles

Timothy D. Chandler

Senior Counsel, Vice President of Church & Ministry Alliance Engagement & Strategic Projects

Timothy D. Chandler serves as senior counsel and vice president of Church & Ministry Alliance engagement & strategic projects with Alliance Defending Freedom.

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