OHIO STANDS UP FAQ

Who is Ohio Stands Up? 

We are a group of 5,000 (and growing) concerned freedom-loving Ohioans, who recognize the tremendous sacrifices made by countless generations of Americans throughout our nation's history to secure, preserve, and protect our God-given rights. We believe it is our duty and privilege to protect our fundamental liberties while demanding our elected leaders be held accountable and be shown they cannot act with impunity for their tyrannical and corrupt behavior. We are united in our common goal to stand against continued violations of our Constitutional freedoms, while working to restore those freedoms from which we have been deprived. Leading Ohio Stands Up! is our all-volunteer Board comprised of 10 courageous Ohioans from all walks of life and careers. The Board is responsible for making all legal and financial decisions and leading this new movement.

Who are the attorneys working on the case? 

Attorney Thomas Renz

Mr. Renz’s experience with the law began with his mentor, Nuremburg Prosecutor and celebrated international lawyer and scholar, Henry T. King, Jr.. Among other accomplishments, Mr. Renz is known for being the only American to ever serve as clerk for the Honorable Justice Tarun Chatterjee of the Supreme Court of India, winning the national Trailblazer Award for Political Action, and assisting in advocating for numerous state and national legislative and regulatory.

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Attorney Robert J. Gargasz

Robert has zealously and vigorously represented his clients in his many years of practice and intends to use the same energy when representing the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office. Among other notable achievements, Robert served as Legal Council for the Lorain Port Authority, providing legal assistance and services to the Executive Director, Board, and Staff. He is also the recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell Notable Peer Review Award for High Ethical Standards and Legal Ability.

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Where will the lawsuit be filed? 

The venue for this lawsuit will be federal district court. We chose to pursue litigation in a federal court because that permitted us to affect the most change. By filing in federal court, our case will be heard at the federal level. When court orders are issued, and eventually a court ruling is determined, it will have a reach far beyond Ohio - it will establish a precedent for every state.

Who are the plaintiffs and defendants?  

At this time we're unable to share who the roster of plaintiffs and defendants will be in this case, but we assure you that as soon as the lawsuit is filed, we will share that information publicly.

RESOURCES

• Ohio Stands Up! Informational / Educational Brochure 📄

LITIGATION & EVIDENCE

• 10/13/2020 - Amended complaint against All Defendants and adding new party defendant(s) 📄

• 10/13/2020 - Motion for preliminary injunction 📄

• 10/13/2020 - Supplement to Motion for preliminary injunction, Amended complaint - Motion for Expedited Discovery 📄

• 9/28/2020 - Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Kristen Beckman, Eric J. Calderaro, Tara L. Calderaro, Jessica Franz, Renee D. Hedges, Kirsten Hill, Lisa Knapp, Michael B. Renz 📄

• 9/28/2020 - Amended complaint against All Plaintiffs. Filed by Kirsten Hill, Tara L. Calderaro, Jessica Franz, Lisa Knapp, Eric J. Calderaro, Renee D. Hedges, Michael B. Renz, Kristen Beckman 📄

• 9/3/2020 - Attorney Appearance of Marion H. Little, Jr. and John W. Zeiger by Marion H. Little, Jr filed by on behalf of Michael DeWine, Lance Himes, State of Ohio 📄

• 9/3/2020 - Corrected Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Lance Himes 📄

• 9/3/2020 - Attorney Appearance of Marion H. Little, Jr. and John W. Zeiger by Marion H. Little, Jr filed by on behalf of Michael DeWine, Lance Himes, State of Ohio 📄

• 9/1/2020 - Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Michael DeWine, Lance Himes 📄

• 8/31/2020 - US District Court Western Division for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No 320-cv-1948 - Michael Renz, Eric Calderaro, et al vs. State of Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine, Lance Himes 📄

• 8/31/2020 - US District Court Western Division for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No 320-cv-1948 - Michael Renz, Eric Calderaro, et al vs. State of Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine, Lance Himes - Evidence 📄

PRESS RELEASES & NEWS COVERAGE

• 10/14/2020 - Ohio Stands Up Press Release: "Updates to the Ohio Stands Up! lawsuits and the unconstitutional COVID-19 response" 📰

• 9/13/2020 - The Robert Scott Bell Show: "COVID, Major case filed against Ohio governor and the state of Ohio for restricting freedom without legitimate justification" 📰

• 9/10/2020 - Ohio Stands Up Press Release: "Updates to the Ohio Stands Up! lawsuit against the State of Ohio and its unconstitutional COVID-19 response" 📰

• 9/5/2020 - The Word 1220AM: Interview with Attorneys Renz and Gargasz 🎵

• 9/4/2020 - Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom: Full Interview with Ohio Stands Up! attorney Tom Renz 🎥

• 9/3/2020 - Health Freedom Iowa: Full Interview with Ohio Stands Up! attorney Tom Renz 🎥

• 9/2/2020 - Peter Breggin MD of the "Coronavirus Resource Center": Full Interview with Ohio Stands Up! attorney Tom Renz 🎥

• 9/2/2020 - Peter Breggin MD of the "Coronavirus Resource Center": Short Interview with Ohio Stands Up! attorney Tom Renz 🎥

• 9/2/2020 - AM1420 “The Answer” show "Bob Frantz Authority": Full Interview with Ohio Stands Up! attorney Tom Renz 🎵

• 9/2/2020 - WOSU: Coronavirus In Ohio: "Federal Lawsuit Calls For Removal Of State Of Emergency" 📰

• 9/2/2020 - Richland Source: "Ohio Stands Up! files lawsuit to remove DeWine's COVID-19 emergency order" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - Ohio Channel, Governor DeWine Press Conference: The Governor dismisses question from Andy Chow at Ohio Public Radio and Television regarding the lawsuit 🎥

• 9/1/2020 - The Statehouse News Bureau: "Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Ohio's Coronavirus Restrictions" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - The Statehouse News Bureau: "Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Ohio's Coronavirus Restrictions" 🎵

• 9/1/2020 - MSN.com: "Citizens group files suit to end Gov. DeWine's emergency COVID-19 orders" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - The Columbus Dispatch: "Citizens group files suit to end Gov. DeWine's emergency COVID-19 orders" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - The Blade: "'Crime against humanity' Group sues Ohio over its pandemic relief efforts" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - Akron Beacon Journal: "Citizens group files suit to end Gov. DeWine’s emergency COVID-19 orders" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - The Suburbanite: "Citizens group files suit to end Gov. DeWine's emergency COVID-19 orders" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - Times Reporter: "Citizens group files suit to end Gov. DeWine's emergency COVID-19 orders" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - The Chronicle: "Group sues Ohio for coronavirus damage" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - 91.3 WYSO: "Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Ohio's Coronavirus Restrictions" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - Cincinnati Public Radio: "Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Ohio's Coronavirus Restrictions" 📰

• 9/1/2020 - The Morning Journal: "Local attorney, resident join federal lawsuit claiming pandemic actions hurt constitutional rights" 📰

• 8/31/2020 - Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom: "Ohio Stands Up! files lawsuit against the State of Ohio to remove the unconstitutional emergency order" 📰

• 8/31/2020 - All in Ohio: "Ohio Stands Up! files lawsuit against the State of Ohio to remove the unconstitutional emergency order" 📰

• 8/31/2020 - Ohio Stands Up Press Release: "Ohio Stands Up! files lawsuit against the State of Ohio to remove the unconstitutional emergency order" 📰

STATE EXECUTIVE & HEALTH ORDERS

• 10/9/2020 - Health Order - Amended Director's Order that Reopens Hair Salons, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Barber Shops, Tattoo Parlors, Body Piercing Locations and Tanning Facilities, with Exceptions

• 10/8/2020 - Health Order - Fifth Amended Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with Exceptions

• 9/25/2020 - Health Order - Director's Second Amended Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Armature, Club and Professional Sports

• 9/23/2020 - Health Order - Director’s Third Amended Order that Reopens Restaurants, Bars, Banquet and Catering Facilities and Services to Dine-in Service, with Exceptions

• 9/5/2020 - Health Order - Director's Orders Requiring Reporting and Notification Regarding Covid-19 Cases in K-12 Grade Schools

• 8/31/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order on the Opening of Adult Day Care Services and Senior Centers

• 8/31/20 - Health Order - Director’s Second Amended Order for Non-Congregate Sheltering to be utilized throughout Ohio

• 8/28/20 - Health Order - Director’s First Amended Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club and Professional Sports

• 8/25/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Entertainment Venues

• 8/25/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-35D The Rescission of Executive Orders 2020-21D and 2020-31D, Creation of the Temporary Pandemic School-Age Child Care Center License, Emergency Amendment of Rules 5101:2-16-09 and 5101:2-16-10 and Emergency Adoption of Rules 5101:2-12-02.2, 5101:2-12-02.3,  5101:2-13-02.2,  5101:2-14-02.2 and 5101:2-18-03.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

• 8/21/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Residential Care Facilities

• 8/19/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club and Professional Sports

• 8/13/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings

• 8/10/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-34D The Rescission of Executive Order 2020-22D and Emergency Adoption of Rules 3301-32-06.1 and 3301-37-03.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the State Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education

• 8/8/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-33D The Emergency Amendement of Rules 5122-21-03, 5122-30-27, 5122-40-07, 5122-40-09, and 5122-40-12 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• 8/8/20 - Executive Order - Executive-Order-2020-32D The Emergency Amendment of Rule 122:5-2-03 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Development Services Agency

• 8/8/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-31D The Partial Recission of Executive Order 2020-21D and Emergency Adoption of Rules 5101:2-12-02.2, 5101:2-13-02.2, 5101:2-14-02.2, and 5101:2-18-03.1 of the Ohio Administartive Code by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

• 8/1/20 - Health Order - Director’s Corrected Third Order to Extend the Expiration date of Second Amended Order that Provides Guidance for Contact Sport Practices and Non-Contact Sport Competitions, and Contact Competition, with Exceptions

• 7/31/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-30D The Rescission of Executive Order 2020-10D and Emergency Adoption of Rule 4301:1-1-80 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Liquor Control Commission

• 7/30/20 - Health Order - Director’s Amended Order Limiting County Fairs to Junior Fair Activities and Animal Exhibitions, with Exceptions

• 7/23/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order for Facial Coverings throughout the State of Ohio

• 7/22/20 - Health Order - Second Director’s Order to Extend the Expiration date of Second Amended Order that Provides Guidance for Contact Sport Practices and Non-Contact Sport Competitions, and Contact Competition, with Exceptions

• 7/17/20 - Health Order - Addendum to Director’s Order for Facial Coverings in Counties in Level 3 Public Health Advisory

• 7/16/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order to Extend the Expiration date of Second Amended Order that Provides Guidance for Contact Sport Practices and Non-Contact Sport Competitions, and Contact Competition, with Exceptions

• 7/16/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-29D The Emergency Adoption of Rule 5160-1-18 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Medicaid and the Emergency Amendment of Rule 5122-29-31 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• 7/10/20 - Health Order - Addendum to Director’s Order for Facial Coverings in Counties in Level 3 Public Health Advisory

• 7/9/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-27 Directing Expenditure of Fiscal Year 2021 TANF Funds by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

• 7/9/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-28D Directing Expenditure of Fiscal Year 2021 TANF Funds by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

• 7/8/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order for Facial Coverings in Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Huron, Montgomery, and Trumbull Counties in Level 3 Public Health Advisory

• 7/7/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order Updating and Revising Requirements and Guidance for Youth Day Camps and Residential Camps, with Exceptions

• 7/7/20 - Health Order - Director’s Second Order to Extend the Expiration Date of Various Orders

• 7/7/20 - Health Order - Director’s Second Amended Order that Provides Guidance for Contact Sport Practices and Non-Contact Sport Competitions, and Contact Competition, with Exceptions

• 7/2/20 - Health Order - Fourth Amended Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with Exceptions

• 7/2/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-26D Authorizing One-Hundred (100) Percent Federal Funding for SharedWork Ohio Benefits

• 6/30/20 - Health Order - Guidance for Contact Sport Practices and Non-Contact Sport Competitions, with Exceptions

• 6/30/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order to Extend the Expiration Date of Various Orders

• 6/18/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-24D Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic

• 6/16/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Reopens County Fairs and Animal Exhibitions, with Exceptions

• 6/11/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-23D The Emergency Adoption, Amendment and Rescission of Ohio Administrative Code Rules by the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio Department of Aging, and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• 6/8/20 - Health Order - Director’s Amended Order that Reopens Restaurants, Bars, Banquet and Catering Facilities and Services to Dine-in Service, with Exceptions

• 6/5/20 - Health Order - Third Amended Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with Exceptions

• 6/4/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Reopens Youth Day Camps and Residential Camps, with Exceptions

• 6/2/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Amends the Requirements for Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures​

• 5/29/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Rescinds the Director’s Order that the Sale of Spirituous Liquor be Restricted in Certain Instances in Certain Counties

• 5/29/20 - Health Order - Director’s Updated and Revised Order for Business Guidance and Social Distancing

• 5/29/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Reopens Facilities Providing Child Care Services, with Exceptions

• 5/28/20 - Health Order - Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Nursing Homes

• 5/22/20 - Health Order - Order that Reopens Gyms, Dance Instruction Studios, and Other Personal Fitness Venues, with Exceptions

• 5/22/20 - Health Order - Guidance for Baseball, Softball, Batting Cages, Golf Courses, Miniature Golf, Local and Public Pools and Aquatic Centers, Tennis Facilities, Skills Training for All Sports, and General Non-Contact Sports including Bowling Alleys, with Exceptions

• 5/22/20 - Health Order - Third Amended Order the Closure of All K-12 Schools in the State of Ohio

• 5/20/20 - Health Order - Urgent Health Advisory - Ohioans Protecting Ohioans

• 5/20/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Reopens Campgrounds, with Exceptions

• 5/20/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Rescinds and Modifies Portions of the Stay Safe Ohio Order

• 5/14/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order to Laboratories in Ohio to Report Results of COVID19 TestsDirector’s Order to Laboratories in Ohio to Report Results of COVID19 Tests

• 5/14/20 - Health Order - Director’s Dine Safe Ohio Order

• 5/14/20 - Health Order - Director's Order that Reopens Personal Services

• 5/7/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-18D The Emergency Amendment of Rule 123:1-46-05 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services

• 5/7/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-19D Implementing Additional Spending Controls to Balance the State Budget

• 5/1/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order that Reopens Businesses, with Exceptions, and Continues a Stay healthy and Safe at Home Order

• 4/30/20 - Executive Order - Director’s Order that Reopens Businesses, with Exceptions, and Continues a Stay healthy and Safe at Home Order

• 4/29/20 - Health Order - Second Amended Order the Closure of All K-12 Schools in the State of Ohio

• 4/20/20 - Health Order - Rescinding Director’s Order for Performing COVID-19 Testing

• 4/15/20 - Health Order - Director’s Order to Facilities to Notify Residents, Guardians and Sponsor of Positive or Probable Cases of COVID-19

• 4/14/20 - Health Order - Director's Order to Release Information to Ohio's First Responders

• 4/13/20 - Health Order - Order that the Sale of Spirituous Liquor be Restricted in Certain Instances in Certain Counties

• 4/10/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020 12D Emergency Amendment of Rules

• 4/10/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020 13D Directing Expenditure of Fiscal Year 2020 TANF Funds by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

• 4/7/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-10D Liquor Control Commission

• 4/2/20 - Health Order - Director's Stay At Home Order Amended

• 4/1/20 - Health Order - Order for Performing COVID-19 Testing

• 4/1/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-08D Commercial Evictions and Foreclosures

• 3/31/20 - Health Order - Order for non-congregate sheltering to be utilized throughout Ohio

• 3/31/20 - Health Order - Order to require an inventory of all ventilators in Ohio

• 3/31/20 - Executive Order - Public Water Systems Under ORC Chapter 6109 (Ohio EPA)

• ​3/30/20 - Health Order - Amended Order the Closure of All K-12 School in the State of Ohio

• 3/26/20 - Health Order - Amended Order to Close Older Adult Day Care Services and Senior Centers

• 3/25/20 - Health Order - Order to Close Facilities Providing Child Care Services​

• 3/22/20 - Health Order - Order to Stay at Home

• 3/21/20 - Health Order - Order to Close Facilities Providing Older Adult Day Care Services and Senior Centers

• 3/21/20 - Health Order - Order to Prohibit Adult Day Support or Vocational Habilitation Services in a Congregate Setting

• 3/21/20 - Health Order - Order to Certain Entertainment Venues

• 3/20/20 - Health Order - Order to Cease Business Operation at Hair Salons, Day Spas, Nail Salons, (More)

• 3/19/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-05D Telehealth

• 3/17/20 - Joint Director's Order​s - Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities (Amended) 

• 3/17/20 - Health Order - ODH Director's Order Closure of the Polling Locations

• 3/17/20 - Health Order - Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings in the State of Ohio (Amended)

• 3/17/20 - Health Order - Order to Close Polling locations

• 3/17/20 - Health Order - Order non-essential surgery

• 3/17/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-03D Unemployment

• 3/17/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-04D Temporary Pandemic Child Care​

• 3/16/20 - Health Order - Director's Journal Entry on Updated COVID-19 Reporting Requirements

• 3/15/20 - Health Order - Health Director Order Limit Access Jails and Detention Facilities

• 3/15/20 - Health Order - Health Director Order Limit Food, Alcohol Sales to Carry Out Delivery Only

• 3/14/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-01D​ Declaring a State of Emergency

• 3/14/20 - Executive Order - Executive Order 2020-02D​ Emergency Amendment Rule

• 3/14/20 - Joint Director's Order​s - Order to Limit Access to Ohio's Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities​

• 3/14/20 - Health Order - Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings in the State of Ohio

• 3/14/20 - Health Order - Health Screening for Admission to State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals or to DYS Facilities​

• 3/14/20 - Health Order - Order the Closure of All K-12 School in the State of Ohio