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Document Type

Other

Document Title

BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF OHIO FOUNDATION AND AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS AND MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT

Document Summary

This is an amicus curiae brief filed by the ACLU and ACLU of Ohio in support of the defendants' motion to dismiss and motion to strike the plaintiffs' complaint. The brief argues that the plaintiffs, law enforcement officers, are attempting to use tort claims to silence criticism and commentary by the defendant, Joseph Foreman (Afroman), regarding a police search of his home. The ACLU contends that the statements and videos at issue are protected by the First Amendment and do not constitute actionable torts such as invasion of privacy, misappropriation, or false light publicity.

Filing Date

Friday, March 20, 2026

Client Summary

The ACLU and the ACLU of Ohio have filed a document to support the defendants in the case. They argue that the police officers who are suing are trying to stop Joseph Foreman (Afroman) from criticizing them about a police search of his home. The ACLU believes that what Foreman said and shared publicly is protected by the First Amendment, meaning he has the right to speak freely and that the police officers' claims of invasion of privacy or other complaints should not hold up in court.