Ohio AG ordered to stop blocking proposed qualified immunity ban

Federal judges ordered Republican Ohio Attorney Gen. Dave Yost to stop blocking a proposed constitutional amendment banning qualified immunity for police and other officials.

MARYLAND, USA - MARCH 04: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost speaks at the Conservative Political Action Coalition annual meeting at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Maryland, United States on March 4, 2023.  (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Yost has repeatedly rejected the petitions' proposed summary language as not being a fair and accurate representation of what the measure would do. The panel found his actions constituted a "severe burden" on organizers when it comes to communicating with voters and meeting the filing deadline. They also rejected Yost’s argument that the case belongs to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Yost's office issued a statement Thursday noting that the appeals court panel didn't decide whether his decision on the summary language was correct. They said the request for a full court review would likely be filed Friday.

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"If Attorney General Yost’s decision was correct, then the panel’s order is sending an unfair, untruthful summary out to present to voters," said Bethany McCorkle, the office's communications director. "Ohio has a compelling interest in a fair and truthful process."

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