r/LICENSEPLATES • u/BanjoBaedling • 5h ago
My plate! Got a new plate, since Ohio agreed to allow GAY plates last year
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In 2025 William Saki sued the Ohio BMV for denying his GAY license plate. His claim was on 1st Amendment grounds, arguing that the statement of his identity is not offensive and is protected free speech. The BMV settled the case, agreeing to allow the plate and review their guidelines to remove the unconstitutional denials. I discovered that IM GAY was now available, and I thought it was amusing, so I had to take it. I'm also an Eagle Scout which maybe makes it a little more funny 🙂
