The Northern Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, applauds Federal Judge Soloman Oliver Jr.’s decision to block House Bill 54 (HB54) which requires naturalized citizens to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote motor vehicle offices.
HB 54 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in March of 2025. A lawsuit was filed by Red, Wine & Blue against Secretary of State, Frank LaRose. On Aug. 25, Judge Oliver Jr. issued an injunction to temporarily block HB 54 which went into effect immediately.
READ: COURT’S ORDER HERE
In a statement, CAIR-Northern Ohio Executive Director Faten Odeh said: “We commend the Honorable Judge Solomon Oliver Jr.’s decision to strike down this discriminatory voter law that would hinder naturalized citizens from the right to vote.”
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 5th and early voting begins on Oct. 6th.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Northern Ohio Executive Director, Faten Odeh (216) 830-2247, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]