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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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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.
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Job Opening: Executive Director
Update: ACLU Executive Director Position search has been extended until May 20th.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF OKLAHOMA
The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma (ACLU-OK), a statewide non-profit organization which promotes and defends civil liberties, is seeking an Executive Director to direct the diverse and challenging activities of the organization. ACLU-OK is one of 53 affiliates nationwide with a national office headquartered in New York City.
Our attractive Spanish-style office is located in the historic Paseo neighborhood of Oklahoma City, the state’s capital. The office is owned by the affiliate, is on a public bus route, and is within easy driving distance of the Capitol building.
The ACLU-OK consists of two separate corporate entities—a lobbying body and a foundation, each with its own board of directors – which share the same overall mission, office space, and employees.
Additional information on the ACLU-OK can be found at https://www.acluok.org/
The ACLU-OK is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and GLBT persons are encouraged to apply.
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Activist & attorney Mark Henricksen, to be Interim ACLU-OK Executive Director
Mark Hendrickson
The ACLU Board of Directors named Oklahoma City attorney Mark Henricksen to serve as Interim Executive Director. Henricksen is a former board member, president, general counsel and national board repr
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