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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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Get the FLOCK Out: Town Hall

With Flock Safety's license plate reader (LPR) technology, law enforcement agencies across the country can track Oklahomas drivers in real-time — without a warrant, probable cause, or even reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing. Flock's nationwide data sharing model puts our civil rights and civil liberties at risk.

Join the ACLU of Oklahoma and partners for a presentation from ACLU National and a panel conversation with impacted individuals as we discuss Flock's nationwide data sharing model and how local police departments that contract with Flock can choose to share the LPR data.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Jul 10, 2023

Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It

Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.

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Jul 10, 2023

My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice

After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.

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Jul 06, 2023

The New ICE Chief Should (Finally) Make Good on Biden’s Immigration Promises

Acting Director Lechleitner must not let the ugly politics of immigration stop him from taking swift and meaningful action on detention and enforcement.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters.
Jun 30, 2023

What Trans Youth Want You to Know

Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.

A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
Jun 29, 2023

How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights

In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.

A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.
Jun 27, 2023

The Historic New Law Protecting Fairness for Pregnant Workers

After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.

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Jun 23, 2023

How We Are Protecting the Right to Vote on the Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder

Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.

The Capitol Police arrest and escort a demonstrator during the Voters Rights protest on Capitol Hill.
Jun 23, 2023

A Year Without Roe

Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.

A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.
Jun 23, 2023

Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration

Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.

LGBTQ flag with police in the background.