AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF Get our updates DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE IN OKLAHOMA The Latest News & Commentary 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. News & Commentary 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. News & Commentary Open vs. Closed: The Battle for the Future of Language Models Will Language Models Foster Freedom or Authoritarianism? (part 4 in a series) News & Commentary Revisiting the NEA Four: Free Speech Battles in the Arts From the “decency” fights of the 1990s to today’s “gender ideology” rule, the NEA’s funding shifts are sidelining queer voices. The ACLU is pushing back to protect artists. Press Releases 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. Aug 14, 2025 Suit Seeking to Punish Freedom from Religion Foundation for Advocacy Dismissed In a win for freedom of speech, a suit filed against the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) was dismissed by a federal judge this week. Issues We're Monitoring Privacy and Technology Disability Rights Reproductive Freedom People Incarcerated Rights National Security 2SLGBT+ Rights Free Speech View All Issues Immigrants' Rights Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them. Know Your Rights Make an impact Take Action Today, years of hard-fought civil liberty protections are under threat. To influence lawmakers, we need everyone to get involved. Here are 2 actions you can take today. Petition Defend Trans Freedom Support Our Petition Protect birthright citizenship Send message Action {{ slotProps.activeSlide }} of 2 Stay Informed Sign up to be the first to hear about how to take action. By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement. By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.