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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Voices Uncaged: Hispanic Heritage Art and Activism

This event is in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with the purpose of bringing together artists, organizers, and community members to explore the powerful intersection of art and activism. We aim to uplift the voices, experiences, and resilience of immigrant communities – particularly those impacted by detention, deportation, and harmful immigration policies.

The event will take place at a local art gallery in the Paseo Art district of OKC near Flora Bodega, a community hub. Attendees can come-and-go anytime from 6-9pm on Friday, September 4 during the Paseo District's First Friday gallery walk.

Hispanic woman and man looking to the left.

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It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott

The Supreme Court must affirm that politically-motivated consumer boycotts are protected by the Constitution.

Protestors being led by a man playing a guitar, followed by women holding signs saying" THE RIGHT TO BOYCOTT", and "BOYCOTT UNTIL THE SIEGE ON GAZA ENDS".

Ask the Experts: How to Fight for Reproductive Freedom in Your Community

ACLU of Michigan volunteer Connie Horton-Kross tells us what inspired her to get involved and fight for the issues that matter to her.

Stacked cardboard boxes that are marked "Reproductive Freedom For ALL" and contain signatures to put Proposal 3 on the ballot this November 2022, which would restore the protections of Roe v. Wade in the Michigan constitution.

How to Fight for Your Rights at the Ballot Box

Here’s how the ACLU is educating and empowering voters across the country.

A voter holds the door of a ballot box open with her left hand while inserting her voter ballot with her right hand.

The US Government Gave Them Protection. Now It May Take It Away.

People with TPS humanitarian status call on Biden to take action.

A compelation photo of the TPS holders.

Hidden Taxes Don't Belong Anywhere, Least of All in Our Justice System

Fees in the justice system trap far too many people in a vicious cycle of debt and punishment. A burgeoning movement in states across the country is tackling this problem head-on.

A judges' gavel on a U.S. dollar cash background, top view, close-up.

Voting Rights Are Center Stage This Supreme Court Term

The Supreme Court is set to hear Merrill v. Milligan, a case about Alabama’s discriminatory congressional maps and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

In the foreground, a black box with the words "BALLOT BOX" rests on a sign reading "POLLING STATION" at a polling station, while in the background a person in silhouette is at a voting booth.

Algorithms Are Making Decisions About Health Care, Which May Only Worsen Medical Racism

Unclear regulation and a lack of transparency increase the risk that AI and algorithmic tools that exacerbate racial biases will be used in medical settings.

A Doctor points to AI biomedical algorithm screen.

Supreme Court Preview: Equal Protection on the Docket

In its new term, the court will hear several cases that, if overturned, could set efforts to protect vulnerable groups back decades.

The exterior of the US Supreme Court Building.

Three People Share How Ankle Monitoring Devices Fail, Harm, and Stigmatize

Electronic monitoring typically uses GPS tracking systems in devices referred to as ankle bracelets, ankle shackles, or tethers to record the location of their wearers. This includes people awaiting trial, serving probation and parole, and facing immigration proceedings.

A woman pulls up her pant leg and shows her ankle monitor.