CASE ANNOUNCEMENTS February 24, 2022
[Cite as 02/24/2022 Case Announcements #3, 2022-Ohio-518.]
MOTION AND PROCEDURAL RULINGS

2021-1193. League of Women Voters of Ohio v. Ohio Redistricting Comm.

On complaint invoking this court’s original jurisdiction pursuant to Article XI, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution. On February 7, 2022, this court ordered the Ohio Redistricting Commission to adopt a new General Assembly redistricting plan and file it with the secretary of state by February 17, 2022, and to file a copy of that plan with this court by 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 2022. On February 18, 2022, this court ordered, sua sponte, that respondents show cause why they should not be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s February 7, 2022 order. Respondents have timely filed responses to the court’s order to show cause. All respondents shall appear in person in this court for a hearing on March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will continue until the matter is heard. Respondents may be accompanied by their counsel. No continuances will be granted.

2021-1198. Bennett v. Ohio Redistricting Comm.

On complaint invoking this court’s original jurisdiction pursuant to Article XI, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution. On February 7, 2022, this court ordered the Ohio Redistricting Commission to adopt a new General Assembly redistricting plan and file it with the secretary of state by February 17, 2022, and to file a copy of that plan with this court by 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 2022. On February 18, 2022, this court ordered, sua sponte, that respondents show cause why they should not be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s February 7, 2022 order. Respondents have timely filed responses to the court’s order to show cause. All respondents shall appear in person in this court for a hearing on March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will continue until the matter is heard. Respondents may be accompanied by their counsel. No continuances will be granted.

2021-1210. Ohio Organizing Collaborative v. Ohio Redistricting Comm.
On complaint invoking this court’s original jurisdiction pursuant to Article XI, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution. On February 7, 2022, this court ordered the Ohio Redistricting Commission to adopt a new General Assembly redistricting plan and file it with the secretary of state by February 17, 2022, and to file a copy of that plan with this court by 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 2022. On February 18, 2022, this court ordered, sua sponte, that respondents show cause why they should not be found in contempt for failure to comply with this court’s February 7, 2022 order. Respondents have timely filed responses to the court’s order to show cause. All respondents shall appear in person in this court for a hearing on March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will continue until the matter is heard. Respondents may be accompanied by their counsel. No continuances will be granted.
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Footage verified by The Times shows the most intense fighting seen so far near Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. At least a half dozen Russian helicopters were spotted flying west over the Dnieper river toward Hostomel, a town on the outskirts of the city. Other videos capture the helicopters attacking Hostomel’s airport. One video, released by Ukraine’s armed forces, appears to show at least one of those helicopters being shot down.

Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

The plant was the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident when a nuclear reactor exploded in April 1986, spewing radioactive waste across Europe. The plant lies 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of the capital of Kyiv.

The exploded reactor has been covered by a protective shelter to prevent radiation leak and the entire plant has been decommissioned.

Zelenskyy said on Twitter that “our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated.” He added that “this is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe.”

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-24/russia-attacks-ukraine-as-defiant-putin-warns-us-nato

US President Joe Biden convened a meeting of the National Security Council Thursday morning in the Situation Room to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, a White House official said.

As CNN reported, a number of top national security officials arrived at the White House earlier this morning. CNN observed national security adviser Jake Sullivan, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA director Bill Burns, and Vice President Kamala Harris arriving at the West Wing in the 7 a.m. ET hour.

CNN reported that Biden, vowing the world will "hold Russia accountable" for the attack underway in Ukraine, will spell out a set of sanctions on Thursday once meant to deter such an assault.

Set to address the nation at 12 p.m. ET, Biden is expected to unveil new measures that could cut off Russia from advanced technology, announce new restrictions on large financial institutions and slap sanctions on additional members of the inner circle of Russian President Vladimir Putin.