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Judge Christian Jenkins has issued a two-week pause on Ohio's so-called "heartbeat law," expressly recognizing that Ohio's constitution confers greater rights in the abortion context than the U.S. Constitution; Goodyear has agreed to settle 184 labor lawsuits filed by migrant workers at its factory in Malaysia ... and more stories.

Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered all flags on public buildings be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day the Queen Elizabeth II is interred; Akron City Council has approved a ballot measure for a charter amendment to create a civilian police review board, but there are still concerns; The ACLU of Ohio and six clinics in Hamilton County are seeking a temporary restraining order blocking Ohio's recent six-week abortion ban called the heartbeat law; and more stories.

Buckeye Valley West Elementary School canceled a reading of the children's book It's Okay to be a Unicorn! after some parents and school board members thought it conveyed a pro LGBTQ+ message.

Research from the ACLU of Ohio said women are disproportionately in prison for drug crimes compared to men.

The sponsor of the bill said it will protect the integrity of Ohio elections, but opponents argue it will disenfranchise voters.

Abortion advocates say that's why they are suing the state.

Republicans say the bill creates new riot-related crimes and ups the penalties for existing ones, but Democrats say it's an assault on the First Amendment.

The Ohio Redistricting Commission approved new state legislative district maps in order to comply with an Ohio Supreme Court ruling against the previous maps, but critics say the updated plans still fall short of the constitutional requirements.

The sponsor of the bill says he wants other legislators to be able to have time to take a closer look at it.

The advocates say the new map was drawn to favor Republicans.