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

Latest Event


Write the Row: Holiday Cards Event

Join ACLU of Oklahoma, the Julius Jones Institute, and the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty for an afternoon of community and solidarity! Together, we will be writing holiday cards to the men on death row.

The purpose of the “Write the Row” program is to affirm the humanity of the men on death row and ease their feelings of isolations through letters of encouragement. During this event, we want to ensure that the men and their families feel supported throughout the holiday season.

Letter writing materials and snacks will be provided. Please join us and invite your own friends and families to attend!

Criminal Law Reform

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Election Protection and Protest Hotline

The ACLU of Oklahoma is partnering with the National Lawyers Guild of Oklahoma to help protect Oklahomans during early voting through post election. Please call our election protection and protest hotline with any concerns: (405) 849-5220.

Voting rights

We’re Ready for the Election

Sarah Brannon, she/her/hers, Managing Attorney, ACLU Voting Rights Project

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Dear Congress: Platform Accountability Should Not Threaten Online Expression

Kate Ruane, Former Senior Legislative Counsel, ACLU

Tomorrow, the

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Don’t Let the Supreme Court Open the Door to More Discrimination Against LGBTQ People

Gabriel Arkles, Former Senior Counsel, Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund

The Supreme C

Community Concepts Wellness Shelter Attendant, marks the start of the meal line at the Lewiston Armory, in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Attacks on Trans Athletes are Also an Attack on Intersex People

Alesdair H. Ittelson, Legal Director and Chief Operating Officer, interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth

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The Supreme Court Case That Could Jeopardize LGBTQ Rights

In March 2018, the city of Philadelphia learned that two of the agencies it contracted with to provide foster care services would not, based on religious objection, accept same-sex couples as foster parents. The city told the agencies their contracts with the city were in jeopardy unless they complied with basic nondiscrimination requirements.

Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court with signs advocating for the rights of LGBT people.

At the Polls, Episode 6: Your Voting Questions, Answered

When we launched the podcast miniseries, At the Polls, we asked listeners to send us their questions about voting this year. While over 44 million people have already cast their ballots, some questions remain about our rights and options as voters. Listen to the full podcast for your most frequent voter questions, answered.

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When Black Mourners are Threatened with Official Violence

Carl Takei, Former Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice and Equality

In early June

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Eye on Civil Liberties: Where You Can Have an Impact in Elections Closer to Home

Ronald Newman, Former National Political Director, ACLU

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