Posts tagged Brad Henry

The ACLU of Oklahoma praises Henry for clemency grant

7.30.08

Posted by ACLU OK in Our Issues

Press Release

7/30/08

Oklahoma City, OK — The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma’s Anti-Death Penalty Project (ADPP) commends Governor Brad Henry for granting clemency to Kevin Young. Young was sentenced to die in Oklahoma County for the murder of Joseph Sutton in May of 1996. The Pardon and Parole Board recommended More >

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GOVERNOR HENRY’S VETO OF ABORTION BILL IS VICTIM OF LEGISLATIVE OVERRIDE

6.26.08

Posted by ACLU OK in Legislation

Governor Brad Henry issued a veto of Senate Bill 1878, an Omnibus Anti-Abortion Bill on the evening of Wednesday April 16, 2008. The Oklahoma State Senate voted 37-11 to override the veto on Thursday, April 17, 2008. Less than an hour later, the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted 81-15 to More >