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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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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A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot

Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.

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Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform

National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.

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Gendered Dress Codes Hurt Everyone — Especially Non-Binary People Like Me

The Washington State Human Rights Commission’s found Alaska Airlines’ gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It’s time for the airline to do the right thing.

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Ask the Experts: How to Start Small and Make a Big Impact During This Election

ACLU volunteer Marci Iacobucci tells us what inspires her to speak up and engage with prospective voters.

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When Release Conditions End in Unjust Confinement

One Native American woman’s experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.

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UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program

The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.

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From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate

Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.

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The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries

“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.

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One Year Later, the US Must Evacuate the Kabul Drone Strike Survivors

The government must keep its promise and get all those affected by its mistaken drone strike to safety before it’s too late.

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