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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This past June, many breathed a sigh of relief when the U.S. Supreme Court rose above partisanship in controversial cases involving abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, the rights of DREAMERS, and the president’s tax returns. In those cases, conservative justices relied on legal reasoning, rather than party loyalty, to guide their decisions.

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Election Day is fast approaching, and while we’re doing everything we can to prepare, some questions remain unanswered.

ACLU At the Polls.

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A migrant detainee stands facing away from bunks.

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Ronald Newman, Former National Political Director, ACLU

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True Justice for Breonna Taylor Won’t Come From Criminal Charges Alone

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People gather in Jefferson Square in Louisville, awaiting word on charges against police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.

Reproductive Abuse is Rampant in the Immigration Detention System

Brigitte Amiri, Deputy Director, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project

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