So-called "Stand Your Ground" laws go by all of these names for one clear reason: they are a license to murder. Using the guise of “self defense,” they fuel gun homicides — especially homicides of Black Americans, like Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. They are already law in at least 25 states. Even though we have fought this dangerous legislation a number of times Ohio lawmakers are still hearing and considering a “Stand Your Ground” bill to send to Gov. DeWine’s desk.  OCAGV is joining a coalition of Ohio-based groups, civil rights and racial justice organizations, and more in an effort to mobilize Americans everywhere to tell Gov. DeWine that the entire nation is watching – and he must reject any Stand Your Ground bill that arrives at his desk! 

It is urgent that Americans across the country join Ohioans in contacting Gov. DeWine to stop this bill from becoming law. Our #Stand with Ohio coalition has set a goal of collecting 100,000 signatures by September 15. Will you add your name now?