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Aug 23, 2017

ACLU of Oklahoma Releases Wheel of Injustice Series in Response to Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Gimmick

The ACLU of Oklahoma released the first of a seven-part video series showcasing the human rights catastrophe within the Oklahoma County jail. The series is inspired by this week’s “Wheel of Justice” gimmick...

Jun 12, 2017

ACLU of Oklahoma Applauds Dropped Prosecution, Calls for Substantial Next Steps

“We’re pleased to see reports that District Attorney Greg Mashburn has dropped the remaining charges in his ridiculous multi-year assault on Norman’s Friendly Market. This decision comes in the wake of...

Jun 9, 2017

ACLU Calls for Independent Investigation Into Latest Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa County Sheriff Killing

OKLAHOMA CITY–In response to the announcement that the Tulsa Police Department and the Tulsa County Sheriff’s office will lead their own investigations into the killing their officers committed on June 9,...

May 26, 2017

Oklahoma House’s Shameful Scuttling of Criminal Justice Reform Measures

OKLAHOMA CITY--Blame for the Oklahoma House’s shameful last-minute scuttling of monumental criminal justice reform measures with overwhelming bipartisan support falls squarely on House...

May 19, 2017

ACLU of Oklahoma Calls for Immediate Action in Addressing Tulsa Police Department Misconduct

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Betty Shelby trial revealed serious incidents of misconduct by multiple members of the Tulsa Police Department (TPD). Officer Shelby will remain a member of the TPD. The ACLU of Oklahoma...

May 11, 2017

ACLU of Oklahoma Response to Legislative Threats to Deport Oklahoma Students

OKLAHOMA CITY: In response to the Republican Platform Caucus proposal to threaten 82,000 children with deportation, the ACLU of Oklahoma issued the following statement:

By Bryan Newell

OKLAHOMA CITY: In response to the Republican Platform Caucus proposal to threaten 82,000 children with deportation, the ACLU of Oklahoma issued the following statement:

By Bryan Newell