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Getting to Know Kendrick Simpson on Death Row
I’ve had the opportunity to get to know the next man Oklahoma plans to kill, Kendrick Simpson. Kendrick and I have visited down on death row many times as I’ve worked with my colleagues and with Kendrick to improve conditions for all the guys on death row. It’s been a privilege to get to know Kendrick and, since you don’t have the same opportunity, I’d like to share my experience with you.
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.
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Sep 17, 2025
ACLU of Oklahoma Condemns Median Ordinance Signed by Tulsa Mayor
In response to Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols signing into law an ordinance that targets Tulsa’s homeless population for sitting or standing on certain medians or sidewalks along roads with speed limits greater than twenty-five miles per hour.
Aug 29, 2025
ACLU and Partners Reach a Landmark Settlement Agreement to End Wealth-Based Detention in Oklahoma
The ACLU and partners announced a landmark agreement today with court leadership in Canadian County, Oklahoma that, if approved by the federal judge presiding over the case, would put an end to the unconstitutional practice of jailing people simply because they cannot afford bail.
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