Press Releases

Data Model Shows National COVID-19 Death Toll 100,000 Higher Than Current Projections

Failure to reduce jail population is the Achilles heel for the efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.

ACLU of Oklahoma Statement on Governor Stitt’s Announcement to Suspend Abortion Care Amid COVID-19 Concerns

In response to Governor Stitt’s announcement to suspend abortions for Oklahomans because he considers them “elective procedures”, despite being, an essential and constitutionally legal health care practice, the ACLU of Oklahoma issued the following response.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of Oklahoma Responds to Attack on Initiative Petition Process With Floor Passage of House Joint Resolution 1027

Yesterday the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed HJR 1027, moving forward with a dangerous proposal that infringes on the cornerstone of the democratic process in Oklahoma. If enacted, the resolution could take away the power of Oklahoma voters to implement common-sense policy.