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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma
By Travis Handler
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Not in My Name Coalition Meeting
Every Oklahoman must ask themselves not whether they support the death penalty, but rather: Do I trust the government with the power to kill its citizens—especially after catastrophic failures in the recent past?
Oklahoma's criminal legal system has failed to protect the innocent, those with serious mental health conditions, and individuals who have suffered adverse childhoods from execution. We cannot allow this to continue! Capital Punishment is racist, arbitrary, costly, and error-prone. It is time to end the death penalty once and for all.
The mission of the Not in My Name Coalition is to raise awareness, educate, and mobilize individuals and groups to take a stand against the use of capital punishment in the state of Oklahoma. Through our efforts, we strive to foster a culture of empathy by validating the humanity of people incarcerated on death row and advocating for their fundamental rights. Together, we declare, Not in My Name: we stand against the ultimate and irreversible act of state-sanctioned violence. Join the fight to end the death penalty in Oklahoma by becoming part of the Not in My Name Coalition. As a member, you will be informed of local events and rallies, gain a space to organize, and join a network of dedicated individuals who are committed to the work alongside you. Sign up now!
McGirt v Oklahoma Community Impact Forum is Business as Usual for Oklahoma Prosecutors
Tonight’s District Attorney led Tulsa forum will focus on their perceived hardships in being forced to acknowledge tribal sovereignty and reservation boundaries in the year since McGirt.
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At End of SCOTUS Term, Where Are We on LGBTQ+ Rights?
The Supreme Court took action on three cases directly affecting LGBTQ+ rights, and now the term is over. One of the rulings may well turn out to be a watershed moment in trans rights, while the other two suggest that the court has reached a stalemate
Why Britney Can’t Get Out of Her Conservatorship
The pop star is just one of many people trapped in repressive conservatorships, which strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties.
Biden’s Domestic Terrorism Strategy Entrenches Bias and Harmful Law Enforcement Power
Biden’s strategy fails to address the wrongs, let alone reverse them.
McGirt a Year Later: The Osage Reservation Still Exists
ACLU of Oklahoma supports the argument the Osage Reservation, co-extensive with Osage County, still exists. This argument is a natural and seemingly an inevitable conclusion from the Supreme Court’s decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. In McGirt, the Supreme Court held the Muscogee Reservation, which includes most of Tulsa County, still exists. The Supreme Court also discussed the mode of analysis to reach a determination of whether a reservation still exists.
By Randy Bauman
Coerced Out of Justice: How Prosecutors Abuse Their Power to Secure Guilty Pleas
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.
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