ABLE stands firmly opposed to these attacks on health care, immigrant rights, and constitutional protections that are presented in the Big Beautiful Bill. Read our full statement here.
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ABLE Condemns Federal Release of Medicaid Data to Immigration Enforcement
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) strongly condemns the reported release of personal information about non-citizen Medicaid enrollees by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to immigration enforcement agencies.
Advocating for Increased Funding to Support Ohio's Public Schools
ABLE provided written testimony before the Ohio House Finance Committee on March 13, 2025, urging for increased funding for public schools, especially for vulnerable students. The proposed budget falls short in meeting the needs of children with disabilities, English learners, and low-income students. Read ABLE's full testimony here.
ABLE Opposes HB 206: Advocating for Vulnerable Students
On December 11, 2024, Renee Murphy, Managing Attorney at ABLE, testified before the Ohio Senate Education Committee in opposition to House Bill 206. The bill, which proposes endlessly extendable student expulsions, threatens to undermine student rights and disproportionately harm vulnerable populations
Domestic Violence Survivors Have Rights for Children’s School Stability
Survivors escaping domestic violence have many concerns, but they do not need to worry about where their children will go to school or how they will get them there. Federal law protects school stability for children in their situations.
Free Legal Aid Services for Eviction Prevention Pilot Program to Launch on November 12
ABLE has partnered with Learn to Earn Dayton to launch Access to Counsel, a program in Northwest Dayton that aims to meet the varied needs of low-income tenants, providing both legal representation and social work, education, and empowerment.
Statement on Serving the Legal Needs of our Haitian Community Members
ABLE is proud to serve Haitian community members in Springfield and other parts of our service area. Read our full statement here.
ABLE Files Amicus Brief in the Ohio Supreme Court on Mortgage Servicing Misconduct
ABLE has joined several advocacy and legal services organizations in filing an amicus brief in the Ohio Supreme Court. The case, Voss v. Quicken Loans, LCC, concerns certification of the matter as a class action and plaintiffs’ standing to recover statutory damages for mortgage servicing misconduct.
Standing Up Against Injustice: Alice’s Fight for Fair Housing
Alice Wood’s journey through housing instability showcases her resilience and determination to stand against systemic injustices. Her story, intertwined with the efforts of Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) and the Dayton Tenant Union (DTU), highlights the harsh realities of the housing crisis and the power of community support and legal advocacy.