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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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Nov 15, 2023

The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.

The report illustrates the immense gap between U.S. laws and policies and international human rights norms.

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Nov 15, 2023

We Quizzed ACLU Experts on Voting Rights. Can You Beat Them?

We asked ACLU attorneys about some of the most important moments, terms, and laws pertaining to voting rights. Watch their rapid-fire answers and test your own knowledge.

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Nov 13, 2023

Test Your Knowledge: What Rights Do Students Have at School?

Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.

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Nov 09, 2023

We’ve Defended Trump’s First Amendment Rights, but his Latest Jan. 6 Indictment Claims are Nonsense

The First Amendment provides no license to conspire to overturn an election.

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Nov 02, 2023

Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.

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Nov 02, 2023

Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.

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Nov 01, 2023

Why We’re Taking the Fight for Trans Youth Health Care to the Supreme Court

We’re determined to pursue every path available toward a brighter future for trans people and our families.

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Oct 31, 2023

TSA Shouldn't Force a Bad Digital ID System on America

If we must have a digital ID system, we should take the time to do it right.

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Oct 27, 2023

The Government Can't Retain Seized Digital Devices and Data Indefinitely Without Justification

A federal circuit court rightly found the government may not hold on to our digital devices or data indefinitely.

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