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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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Get the FLOCK Out: Town Hall

With Flock Safety's license plate reader (LPR) technology, law enforcement agencies across the country can track Oklahomas drivers in real-time — without a warrant, probable cause, or even reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing. Flock's nationwide data sharing model puts our civil rights and civil liberties at risk.

Join the ACLU of Oklahoma and partners for a presentation from ACLU National and a panel conversation as we discuss Flock's nationwide data sharing model and how local police departments that contract with Flock can choose to share the LPR data.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is highly encouraged.

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Jan 20, 2021

Turning the Page on Trump to the Work Ahead

The ACLU has seen presidents come and go for 101 years. Our work continues.

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Jan 19, 2021

The Moral Imperative to Eliminate the Historic Stain of Family Separation

The Biden administration is inheriting tremendous challenges. But addressing family separation should be a no-brainer.

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Jan 19, 2021

The Supreme Court’s One-Two Punch Against Women

With two swift actions last week, the Supreme Court sent its own cruel message about its disregard for women.

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Jan 19, 2021

The Enduring Harms of Trump’s Muslim Ban

Families still remain separated, people are unable to celebrate life events or mourn the loss of loved ones, and dreams are faltering for millions of people worldwide.

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Jan 15, 2021

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.

A mob loyal to U.S. President Donald Trump marches toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jan 15, 2021

Why the ACLU Called for Trump’s Impeachment

ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.

A man walks by the U.S. Capitol Building carrying a sign that reads "Impeach"
Jan 15, 2021

The Unspoken Agreement Between Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

Recent events make it clear that prosecutors and police serve and protect each other instead of us.

Black Lives Matter protesters stand with a banner that reads "Prosecute Police" to demand justice for Jacob Blake
Jan 12, 2021

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

Millions of tenants face the threat of eviction in the first few months of 2021 alone. Securing tenants’ right to counsel is key to fighting this looming crisis.

Protesters carrying a banner with the text "housing is a human right.
Jan 12, 2021

Biden Must Restore and Rebuild Asylum

A reversal of Trump's asylum system is simply not enough — we must build our asylum system back better.

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