What do you think of Clermont’s 287(g) agreement with ICE?
What is a 287(g) agreement? In late October 2025, Clermont County Commissioners approved and Clermont County Sheriff Christopher Stratton announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with ICE to participate in the federal 287(g) Task Force. This partnership will allow specially trained Clermont County deputies to arrest and transport individuals on ICE warrants. There are several types of 287(g) agreements. Read an explanation in this article. As the article states, Clermont County is not the only local government in [...]
New election law requires careful planning for May primary
Ohio's new election law requires that absentee ballots arrive at Boards of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. This change -- combined with the unpredictability of mail service -- makes mailing ballots in time to be counted a gamble. So, if you or your family members plan to mail in your absentee ballot, request it now and mail it in as soon as you receive it. Or, make a different plan. "My solution to the problem is to encourage people to [...]
Volunteer Summit: key takeaways
The Clermont County Democratic Party held its second annual Volunteer Summit on February 7. Here are some key takeaways: ACLU works hard to protect our constitutional rights. As of Feb. 7, the ACLU had filed 147 lawsuits since Trump's second term started, all related to immigration, voting rights, or free speech. In fact, last Friday the ACLU sued the state of Ohio over SB 293, which allows voter purges with no notifications, among other things. Read the press release here. See Tom's [...]
Save the date, help with plans for Good Trouble Gathering
Save the date CCDP is hosting its spring fundraiser, the Good Trouble Gathering, on Wednesday evening, April 15 at the Miami Township Civic Center. Details and ticket information will be provided in coming weeks. Reach out to your friends now to invite them to join you for this fun evening! We would love your help with silent auction prep or day-of-event details Do you have a business or hobby? Do you have tickets to cultural or sporting events you can no [...]
Let your state reps hear from you Ohio super majority proposes pro-ICE legislation
The Republican Ohio House has proposed sweeping legislation (dubbed the “Cooperation Package”) to compel local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The proposed laws would ban sanctuary city policies, make being undocumented a state felony, and mandate ICE access to sensitive locations like hospitals. Here are bill descriptions, as well as a link to articles about these bills and Democrats' ICE-related proposals. HB 26: Mandatory Police Cooperation - Would prohibit local governments from enacting "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration [...]
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It takes your support for the Clermont County Democratic Party to maintain an office and have the financial stability to be able to support Democratic candidates and issues. Every dollar goes to elect local, state, and national candidates in this pivotal next year. Zero goes to pay salaries of our all-volunteer officers and staff. We appreciate contributions of any size. Feel free to contribute with an easy-to-do sustaining monthly donation that helps us with a predictable amount of support, or make a single yearly donation. For [...]
AG candidate Kulewicz offers stark contrast to opponent
John Kulewicz is the Democrat candidate for Ohio Attorney General. He recently wrote on social media of his visit to Springfield: "I spoke with as many local officials as possible and offered them my support in what we all know will be a difficult week in the city’s history. This is a community on edge, and the federal government appears to be largely uncommunicative with local authorities—the same local officials who know their community best." On the other hand, Keith Faber, the current [...]
Court pauses termination of protected status for Haitians Springfield community still cautious, planning for worst
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. yesterday, Feb. 3, and the community of Springfield has been bracing for a major ICE enforcement surge. Thankfully a federal judge blocked the end of those protections, pausing while a lawsuit challenging it proceeds. Read more about the ruling here. See the Joint Statement from Southwest Ohio Democratic County Party Chairs here. White the pause brings relief, the situation continues to be uncertain. A number of organizations are working together [...]
Ohio statehouse to consider dangerous immigration bills
A number of immigration-related bills are being considered now in Columbus. One bill, SB 172, would allow the arrest or detention by any federal, State, or local agent of anyone who is or is suspected of being unlawfully present in the U.S. -- even without a judicial warrant. Read that again. Senator Terry Johnson voted for this bill over the summer, and now Reps. Jeanne Schmidt (614-466-8134) and Adam Bird (614-644-6043) will be voting on it soon. For more details on [...]
Meet ACLU Ohio’s Tom Parrish at Volunteer Summit this Saturday
Don't miss the 2026 Clermont County Democratic Party Volunteer Summit -- an important event for supporting democracy and freedom. This year's themes are Activism, Volunteering, and Building Community that facilitates change. The Summit is free and lunch is provided. Register here! If you have any trouble with the form, please email us here. Program highlights: - Protect yourself while protecting your community. Learn about your rights and practical self-protection strategies. From choosing secure texting platforms to witnessing ICE events, it's essential to be [...]
Joint Statement on expected ICE activity in Springfield, OH
Ohio’s communities are strongest when we look out for one another. While the Trump administration governs through fear and division, Ohioans are choosing unity, dignity, and care for our neighbors. Every family deserves to feel safe in the community they call home. Beginning this week, ICE activity is expected in Springfield, Ohio, placing families and entire communities on edge. These actions create fear, destabilize neighborhoods, and put children at risk - while distracting from this administration’s failures to protect healthcare, [...]
Flood Moreno, Husted voicemails, inboxes
It may seem futile to keep contacting our U.S. Senators' offices. It likely won't affect the outcome, and our outreach so far has been dismissed. But their offices do keep a record of emails and calls; staffers and interns can't help but notice massive constituent action. Our persistence and intensity still matter. THE URGENT ISSUE: Congress faces a January 30th deadline to pass remaining appropriations bills, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill (which oversees ICE), to fully fund [...]
Clermont candidates file, campaign prep begins
At long last we have a full Democratic slate for statewide candidates, which means they need signatures on petitions in order to file with the Board of Elections by February 4. Please attend the CCDP meeting tomorrow night to sign, and be on the lookout for additional signing opportunities in the next few days, if needed. Considerations as we move toward the May 5 Primary Election: Precinct Captains/Central Committee Members (see above). The Children’s Protective Services Levy. This failed by 68 votes [...]
Clermont County Comissioners meet every Wednesday
County commissioners impact the community with a broad range of governance, administrative, and oversight duties, including: creating the budget and allocating resources; infrastructure (roads, bridges); public health and social services; parks and recreation; emergency management and public safety; libraries, animal control, and more. Additionally, they represent the county in state and federal matters. The Board of County Commissioners holds regular sessions most Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (and some Mondays during part of the year) in the session room of the Clermont County [...]
