Legislation
ACLU of OK Stands Up to Efforts to Discriminate Against Gay & Lesbian National Guard Soldiers
1.10.12
n response to the filing of HB 2195, by Rep. Mike Reynolds, which would seek to reinstate the recently repealed, discriminatory policy of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Ryan Kiesel, Executive Director of the ACLU of Oklahoma, released the following statement:
January 10, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ryan Kiesel, Executive Director, More >
2011 Session Ends With Small Victories
6.15.11
The ACLU began the 2011 session tracking almost 50 bills. Although this number was significantly down from the previous session, the bills introduced this year were more hostile toward civil liberties than in years past. Predictably, bills restricting a woman’s right to choose, blurring the separation of church and state, More >
Save equal opportunity in Oklahoma
6.14.11
This summer, the ACLU of Oklahoma will be focusing its efforts on saving equal opportunity programs that are at risk of being banned. During the 2011 sessions, the Oklahoma State Legislature approved a measure, if approved by voters in 2012, will disband affirmative action programs across the state. State Question More >
No Anti-Immigrant Laws Passed in 2011
6.5.11
The ACLU of Oklahoma is proud to announce that no anti-immigrant bills were signed into law in 2011. With more than 20 anti-immigrant bills filed, the ACLU worked tirelessly to lobby against these measures. Before the 2011 session began, the ACLU helped organize a broad coalition that included civil rights More >
Tamya Cox will address Oklahoma County Democrats at luncheon
Tamya Cox, Legislative Counsel, demonstrates how to follow a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature.
Tamya Cox, Deputy Director and Legislative Council, will be the guest speaker at the Friday Noon Speaker Luncheon of the Oklahoma County Democratic Party on Friday, June 3. The luncheon series is held at the Boulevard Cafeteria, More >
Deputy Director Tamya Cox Excites Pro-Choice Activists
5.15.11
Deputy Director Tamya Cox spoke at the 2011 Pink Wave held at the State Capitol on May 12, 2011. Cox, a rigorous supporter of choice, invoked lyrics from “Power” by Kanye West to demonstrate the need for women to get off the sidelines and back into the fight. “We must More >
2010 Legislative Workshop
2.5.10
Legislative Meeting
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 1pm Oklahoma City University School of Law 2501 N. Blackwelder Oklahoma City Room 102
Preview upcoming legislation and discuss lobbying strategies
For more info: (405) 524-8511; acluok@acluok.org;
Sponsored by ACLU of OK and ACLU of OCU
Photos from Sally Kern’s Anti-Oklahoma Proclamation signing
7.2.09
Rep. Sally Kern’s Morality Crusade had its big day at the state Capitol. ACLU staff and friends were on hand to protest this violation of the separation of church and state.
Rep. Kern’s Morality Crusade Invades OK State Capitol
6.26.09
The ACLU of Oklahoma and other civic organizations are troubled by Representative Sally Kern’s “Oklahoma Citizen’s Proclamation for Morality,” which will be signed by Kern and others in a public ceremony to be held at noon July 2, on the first floor of the State Capitol. Kern has issued a More >
Shortest victory for civil liberties
4.8.09
Press Release
April 8, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY – The ACLU of Oklahoma applauds Governor Brad Henry for striking down a Voter ID bill that could have cost many eligible Oklahomans the right to vote. Senate Bill 4 would have required Oklahoma voters to provide proof of identity in order to vote. If More >
