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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma
By Travis Handler
Latest Event
Write the Row: Holiday Cards Event
Join ACLU of Oklahoma, the Julius Jones Institute, and the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty for an afternoon of community and solidarity! Together, we will be writing holiday cards to the men on death row.
The purpose of the “Write the Row” program is to affirm the humanity of the men on death row and ease their feelings of isolations through letters of encouragement. During this event, we want to ensure that the men and their families feel supported throughout the holiday season.
Letter writing materials and snacks will be provided. Please join us and invite your own friends and families to attend!
More than 20 Million People Are About to Lose Internet Access. The ACLU is Fighting to Keep Us Connected.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps to provide communities across the country with access to the internet, but the program is likely to run out of funding in April 2024. The ACLU is urging Congress to support the program.
The Importance of Defending the Free Speech Rights of Pro-Palestinian Students in Florida
Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.
Alabama Plans To Execute A Man With Nitrogen Gas Despite Jury’s Life Verdict
U.N. experts say the method is likely to constitute torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.
Jury Justice
A class-action lawsuit challenges the permanent exclusion of people with felony convictions from serving on juries.
Unaccountable Police Units Are Wrong for Safety
Specialized units give police too much power, leading to abuse and violence. If we want to keep people safe from both crime and police violence, we need to build something better.
Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect
Customs and Border Protection's request to destroy certain medical records will hinder oversight and obscure serious violations.
Language Access is a Civil Right, For Both Children and Adults
Why the ACLU supports the right of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to access language.
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