Archive for August, 2011
ACLU of Oklahoma Selects Former Lawmaker as Executive Director
8.31.11
August 30, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ryan Kiesel, Executive Director
Phone: 405.524.8511
Email: acluok@acluok.org
OKLAHOMA CITY— Following a nationwide search, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma announced today that Ryan Kiesel will serve as the organization’s next Executive Director.
As Executive Director, Kiesel will serve as the chief executive officer of the ACLU of More >
ACLU Calls for Angie Debo Nominations
8.22.11
Author and Activist Angie Debo
The ACLU of Oklahoma is currently accepting nominations for the Angie Debo Civil Liberties Award. The award will be presented at this year’s Bill of Rights Celebration on November 12th. The Angie Debo Award was established in 1977 to recognize those who have provided exceptional defense More >
ACLU opposes drug testing for TANF recipients
8.17.11
In response to an editorial alleging the ACLU of Oklahoma would oppose any measure mandating drug testing for TANF recipients (Daily Oklahoman, August 11) the ACLU of Oklahoma responded with the following:
The Oklahoman is correct. The ACLU of Oklahoma is closely monitoring the progress of any bill that would require More >
Are you being tracked?
8.3.11
ACLU Seeks Details on Government Phone Tracking in Massive Nationwide Information Request
Campaign is One of the Largest Coordinated Information Act Requests in American History
In a massive coordinated information-seeking campaign, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma, along with 33 other affiliates across the nation today are sending over 379 requests More >
