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The 250th Year of the American Experiment: Power, Democracy, and 2SLGBTQ Rights in Dynamic Tension For Pride Month, 2026

This blog reflects on the 250th anniversary during Pride Month to ask: What does this moment mean for civil rights and civil liberties, specifically for 2SLGBTQ populations?
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Senate Bill 904 FAQ

S.B. 904 restricts the use of state resources for gender-affirming medical care for minors and adults.
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287(g) in Oklahoma: How Local Police Become Immigration Enforcers

The 287(g) program was created by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996. Participation in the program is completely voluntary, meaning local officials choose whether they wish to enter into a cooperative agreement with ICE.
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Criminal Law Reform

Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma

After years of working collaboratively with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, we are proud to announce the end of indefinite solitary confinement for the vast majority of people incarcerated with death sentences in Oklahoma.

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ACLU and Community Partners Come Together to Discuss Concerns About Automatic License Plate Readers

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the ACLU of Oklahoma, alongside local community partners and city leaders, will host a public town hall titled "Get the FLOCK Out." This urgent community conversation will take place at the Mayflower Congregational Church from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Advocacy 101: Empowering the Ada Community at ECU Next Week

Next week, on Tuesday, May 12, the Multiculturalism Committee of Ada and the ACLU of Oklahoma will host a public educational seminar titled "Advocacy 101." This nonpartisan event will take place in the East Central University (ECU) Estep Room from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

ACLU of Oklahoma Announces Tremane Wood's Legal Team as 2025 Angie Debo Civil Libertarian Award Recipient

The ACLU of Oklahoma announced today that the legal team for Tremane Wood will be recipients of the prestigious Angie Debo Civil Libertarian Award. This award is given in recognition and celebration of the team’s courage and tenacity in challenging the systemic biases and injustices of capital punishment in Oklahoma.