ACLU of Oklahoma

08/07/2026

On this day in history 61 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, one of the crown jewels of the Civil Rights Movement.

This law sought to eliminate legal barriers that prevented Black voters from fully participating in our democracy. While the tactics may have changed, anti-voting rights politicians are still trying to silence voters of color through discriminatory voting rules and racist gerrymandering that weakens their power.

No matter what, we’re committed to protecting and restoring the Voting Rights Act to ensure that everyone has a voice in our democracy.

07/30/2026

BREAKING: The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals protected the safety of Oklahomans by ruling the threats provision of “riot” to now require the State to prove that a person intended to threaten violence, an even higher standard than demanded by the First Amendment. Read our full statement on our website.

Four years ago, the ACLU of Oklahoma Foundation and Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of local advocates and organizers challenging the Oklahoma Riot Statute’s definition of “riot” as unconstitutionally overbroad and vague.

07/27/2026

Last call for local student and adult artists!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the ACLU of Oklahoma and partners are hosting an event to explore the powerful intersection of art and activism. We aim to uplift the voices, experiences, and resilience of immigrant communities. Sign up form closes on July 27th. Art is due the week of August 24th.

For more info, check out our website.
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¡Última convocatoria para artistas locales, estudiantes y personas adultas!

En conmemoración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la ACLU de Oklahoma y sus organizaciones aliadas están organizando un evento para explorar la poderosa intersección entre el arte y el activismo.
Queremos destacar las voces, experiencias y la resiliencia de las comunidades inmigrantes. La convocatoria cierra el 27 de julio. Las obras deberán entregarse durante la semana del 24 de agosto.

Para obtener más información, visita nuestro sitio web.

07/27/2026

📣 This is a huge step toward ending the mass deportation machine. Read more about this impactful victory on our website.

The appeal, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and two affiliates, follows hundreds of successful challenges to the Trump administration’s punitive policy

07/23/2026

Oklahoma faces an immigration crisis, and the ACLU is seeking attorneys to help detained immigrants fight for bond.

07/13/2026

CALL TO ARTIST: Hispanic Heritage Art and Activism Event – Any interpretation of the theme is welcome. Sign up form closes on July 27th. Art is due the week of August 24th. https://www.acluok.org/event/page-2/
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¡Convocatoria para artistas! Evento de Arte y Activismo por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. ¡Toda interpretación del tema es bienvenida! Invitamos a artistas de todas las edades y disciplinas a compartir su trabajo. La convocatoria cierra el 27 de julio. Las obras deberán entregarse durante la semana del 24 de agosto. Para obtener más información, visita nuestro sitio web. https://www.acluok.org/event/page-2/

Artwork by Noeli

07/09/2026

Still thinking about the OKC PrideFest Parade.

Thank you to everyone who marched with us! Together, we displayed a beautiful show of solidarity and joy. This was the largest group we have ever had, and we are grateful for each and every one of you.

Because of the 120 people that marched with the ACLU of Oklahoma, we won the “Best Marchers” award from Oklahoma Pride Alliance!

Photos by Ian Glover.

07/07/2026

📢 Calling Oklahoma artists!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the ACLU of Oklahoma and partners are hosting an event to explore the powerful intersection of art and activism.

We aim to uplift the voices, experiences, and resilience of immigrant communities – particularly those impacted by detention, deportation, and harmful immigration policies.

Submit your work in your preferred medium around the topic of Hispanic Heritage and Immigration by July 27th. For more info, check out our website: https://www.acluok.org/event/page-2/
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📢 ¡Convocatoria para artistas de Oklahoma!

En conmemoración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la ACLU de Oklahoma y sus organizaciones aliadas están organizando un evento para explorar la poderosa intersección entre el arte y el activismo.

Buscamos destacar las voces, experiencias y la resiliencia de las comunidades inmigrantes, especialmente de aquellas afectadas por la detención, la deportación y las políticas migratorias perjudiciales.

Envía tu obra, en el medio artístico de tu preferencia, inspirada en el tema de la Herencia Hispana y la Inmigración antes del 27 de julio. Para obtener más información, visita nuestro sitio web: https://www.acluok.org/event/page-2/

07/05/2026

Our country was founded on the guarantee that we’re all born equal with certain inalienable rights. We won’t let any president, or anyone, get away with attacking it.

07/04/2026

We commemorate the 250th anniversary of this nation by carrying on the American tradition of dissent. Challenging those in power is woven into the very fabric of our nation. On this historic 4th of July, we’re recommitting to our defense of our most fundamental rights and freedoms, guaranteed to us in the Constitution centuries ago and all of those won since. Even through the darkest parts of our nation’s 250 years, one thing remains clear: We the people are worth fighting for.

Speaking out about government abuses is foundational to who we are as a country. We’ll keep performing our patriotic duty of speaking truth to power in defense of all of our rights.