Press Releases

ACLU of Oklahoma Responds to Oklahoma Department of Corrections Lockdown

In response to ODOC’s Sunday night announcement that all facilities have been locked down following fights at 5 different locations, resulting in more than a dozen hospitalizations and a death, the ACLU of Oklahoma issued the following statement:

Statement from the ACLU of Oklahoma on Order Denying District Attorney’s Discretion to Remove Drug Court Participants

In response to the judge ruling the defendant could remain in drug court, Mashburn asked the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to rule that judges have no discretion to decide if someone stays in drug court:

Statement from the ACLU of Oklahoma on Criminal Justice Reform in the 2019 Legislative Session

In response to the 2019 legislative session, the ACLU of Oklahoma released the following statement:

ACLU of Oklahoma Encourages Governor, Leadership to Fight for Bail and Sentencing Reforms This Session

Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders yesterday announced support for a package of bills related to the criminal legal system. The policies highlighted are a strong departure from Stitt’s previous rhetoric on the issue.