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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma
By Travis Handler
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Voices Uncaged: Hispanic Heritage Art and Activism
This event is in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with the purpose of bringing together artists, organizers, and community members to explore the powerful intersection of art and activism. We aim to uplift the voices, experiences, and resilience of immigrant communities – particularly those impacted by detention, deportation, and harmful immigration policies.
The event will take place at a local art gallery in the Paseo Art district of OKC near Flora Bodega, a community hub. Attendees can come-and-go anytime from 6-9pm on Friday, September 4 during the Paseo District's First Friday gallery walk.
In Response to Sen. Jim Inhofe’s Proposed Legislation to Ban Same-Sex Marriages on Military Bases
The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma released the following statement:
By Bryan Newell
ACLU of Oklahoma Selects Local Attorney as Legal Director
September 4, 2012
By Bryan Newell
ACLU Seeks Details on Automatic License Plate Readers in Massive Nationwide Request
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By Bryan Newell
Releasing Low-Risk Elderly Prisoners Would Save Billions of Dollars While Protecting Public Safety, ACLU Report Finds
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Response to final passage of House Bill 3052
In response to the final passage of House Bill 3052 by the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma released the following statement:
May 2, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ryan Kiesel, Executive Director, ACLU of OK, 405.524.8511, rkiesel@acluok.org
“When HB 3052 was introduced earlier this session in the Oklahoma House of Represent
Unanimous Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Dangerous “Personhood” Initiative
ACLU and Women’s Health Advocates Had Filed Lawsuit to Protect Vital Health Services in Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Senate offers modest reforms to our broken criminal justice system and overincarceration crisis
In response to the passage of House Bill 3052 by the Oklahoma State Senate, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma released the following statement:
April 26, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ryan Kiesel, Executive Director, ACLU of OK, 405.524.8511, rkiesel@acluok.org
“Before HB 3052 arrived in the Oklahoma State Senate it offered modest reforms to our broken
Oklahoma State Senate passes House Bill 2388, authorizing drug testing for applicants of TANF upon a finding of reasonable cause
The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma released the following statement in response to the Oklahoma State Senate’s passage of House Bill 2388, authorizing drug test for applicants of TANF upon a finding of reasonable cause. The original version of the bill would have required ALL TANF applicants to submit to a drug test and would have required the applicant to pay for the drug test.
April 26, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ryan Kiesel, Executive Director, ACLU of OK, 405.524.8511, rkiesel@acluok.org
“We are pleased the Oklahoma Senate has
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