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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma
By Travis Handler
Latest Event
Kendrick Simpson's Clemency Hearing
Kendrick Simpson Clemency Hearing with the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 am. Mr. Simpson is scheduled for execution on February 12, 2026.
The clemency hearing is open to the public. You can attend in person or watch online via zoom. We highly encourage attendance in person as a show of support for Kendrick and his loved ones.
Attendance Information and Guidelines:
- Clemency hearings typically run a bit over two hours. Each side's counsel has 40 minutes, the victim's family has 20 minutes, and the person who is incarcerated has 20 minutes. The Pardon and Parole Board can ask questions and discuss before voting.
- Arrive early (15 minutes or more) to go through security and get a seat before the hearing begins.
- You should bring your ID with you to sign in.
- Cell phones are prohibited. You should not be on your phone or take any pictures during the hearing.
Zoom Information:
Web Address: https://doc-ok.zoomgov.com/j/1605301615
Webinar ID: 160 530 1615
Call: 1 669 254 5252 or +1 669 216 1590
For more info click here.
Governor Fallin Releases Over 50,000 Documents In Response TO ACLU of Oklahoma Open Records Request
March 29, 2013--Governor Mary Fallin released over 50,000 pages of documents today relating to her controversial decisions on medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act. The release follows the ACLU of Oklahoma’s demand for access to these public records, as required by Oklahoma’s Open Records Act. The records were requested by numerous local news outlets, including news and satire site, The Lost Ogle, more than one hundred days ago. Over 50,000 pages were released, broken into ten large PDF files that we are now posted hereNote: The files are quite large and will take some time to download and open.
By Bryan Newell
ACLU of Oklahoma Demands Governor Fallin Respond to 107 Day-old Open Records Request
OKLAHOMA CITY – The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma has called on Governor Mary Fallin to correct serious failures to comply with Oklahoma’s Open Records Act. In a letter to Steve Mullins, Governor Fallin’s General Counsel, ACLU of Oklahoma Legal Director Brady Henderson cited both ongoing illegal practices and the Governor’s continuing denial of access to records requested by local news and entertainment outlet, The Lost Ogle, more than one hundred days ago.
By Bryan Newell
ACLU of OK RESPONDS TO PASSAGE OF HB1940 BY OKLAHOMA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
All comments attributable to Ryan Kiesel, Executive Director of the ACLU of Oklahoma
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By Bryan Newell
Conservative Lawmaker and ACLU of Oklahoma Push for Study on Drones and Privacy
By Bryan Newell
ACLUOK Calls on Rep. Bennett to Release Names of Schools Punishing Students for Religious Beliefs
By Bryan Newell
ACLUOK and CAIR-OK Applaud OK Bankers Assoc’s Commitment to Religious Diversity
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By Bryan Newell
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