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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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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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Sep 29, 2022

For Defense Attorneys: Tips for Effectively Challenging Pretrial Electronic Monitoring

ACLU created a list of tips and resources to help challenge the imposition of electronic monitoring.

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Sep 28, 2022

How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data

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Sep 28, 2022

Friends Ask Friends to Vote

The midterm elections are coming, but voting can be confusing and overwhelming. People want to be good voters. They want to make informed choices about who to vote for and how to vote on issues.

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Sep 26, 2022

50 Years of Fighting for the Rights of Incarcerated People

The ACLU’s National Prison Project continues to ensure the Constitution’s protections reach every incarcerated person.

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Sep 23, 2022

Learn About Where Secretary of State Candidates Land on Voting Issues

See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.

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Sep 21, 2022

Banned Book Week in Oklahoma

Since Oklahoma officials passed HB 1775 last year, there has been a massive surge of restrictions against discussing race and gender in the classroom.

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Sep 20, 2022

National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and it’s important to make sure you are registered at your current address and ready to vote.

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Sep 19, 2022

How to Start a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.

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Sep 16, 2022

The Civil Rights Movement’s ‘Smallest Freedom Fighter’ on the Power of Your Vote

Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.

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