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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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Dec 06, 2022

Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy

North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.

An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.
Dec 05, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."
Dec 02, 2022

Why the ACLU Supports the Electoral Count Reform Act

As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.

Congress convening to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November 2020's election.
Dec 02, 2022

I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.

Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.

Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.
Nov 29, 2022

Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act

Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.

In the foreground (at an intersection,) two protesters carry signs with one reading "EDUCATION WITHOUT LIMITATION" and the other "TEACH US THE TRUTH", while in the background, other student demonstrators line an overpass protesting a proposal to...
Nov 23, 2022

Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.

A sign that says "vote here" among a line of voters.
Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.

A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.
Nov 23, 2022

Two Cups of Broth and Rotting Sandwiches: The Reality of Mealtime in Prisons and Jails

As many Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, incarcerated people daily consume nutritionally inadequate and unpalatable food.

A nutraloaf, a meal typically given to inmates for misbehavior.
Nov 21, 2022

“Keep Our Families Together”: A Law That Protects Native Families is at Risk

Two Native people share how the Indian Child Welfare Act impacted their lives as the law faces a challenge at the Supreme Court.

A woman holding a child.