Criminal Law Reform

Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma

After years of working collaboratively with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, we are proud to announce the end of indefinite solitary confinement for the vast majority of people incarcerated with death sentences in Oklahoma.

By Travis Handler

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Tulsa Pride Parade

Join the ACLU of Oklahoma as we march in the Tulsa Pride Parade! As you know, the work of the ACLU is now more critical than ever, and we want this year's parade group to be the biggest yet! Please complete the registration form to march with us on Saturday, October 17th, and we will be in contact with further details.

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ACLU Wins: 8 Victories We Celebrated in 2023

The ACLU spent another year fighting tirelessly for your civil liberties — and saw reasons to celebrate along the way.

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We’re Making Sure People in Immigration Detention Know Their Rights

The ACLU of Louisiana has made regular visits to detention centers for the past two years. Here’s what we’re learning.

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New Point-and-Shoot Chemical Detectors Raise Privacy and Constitutional Issues

Is that ibuprofen in your bag, or something else? That’s nobody’s business but your own.

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Oklahoma Must Decriminalize HIV

This World AIDS Day Representative Mauree Turner discusses their inspiration behind legislation on the decriminalization of HIV and AIDS in Oklahoma.

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The Fight is Far From Over

Some Steps to Defend Against Online Doxxing and Harassment

Digital attacks are on the rise ­— but you can help defend your community.

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Three Redistricting Cases to Watch

Manipulating district maps undermines our democracy. Here’s how we’re challenging unfair maps in three states.

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Lifting the Veil on the Design of Predictive Tools in the Criminal Legal System

The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.

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Why Meaningful Algorithm Auditing is Key to Protecting Civil Rights in the Digital Age

Algorithm audits must be holistic, ongoing, and reflective of the ways automated systems are used in practice.

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The Latest Must-Pass Bill Barreling Through Congress is an Attack on Gender-Affirming Care

The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is full of anti-LGBTQ riders that will cause extensive harm if passed.

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