Press Releases

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.

ACLU of Oklahoma Statement on Commutation of Julius Jones’ Sentence

In response to Governor Stitt commuting the death sentence of Julius Darius Jones, the ACLU of Oklahoma issued the following response.