ACLU of Oklahoma

We are hiring for our 2025 Summer Legal Internship position! The Legal Internship offers the opportunity to learn about the breadth of the ACLU’s work, understand the issues facing Oklahomans, and practice skills like legal research and writing and litigation strategy. Check out our website for more info. https://lnkd.in/gVJ-RsAg

We will be hosting our second Tenants Know Your Rights event on Dec. 5th at the Belle Isle Library in OKC. These sessions consist of a presentation by a member of the ACLUOK team with a Q&A opportunity. Find out more info on our website: https://lnkd.in/geSD836X

The ACLU of Oklahoma and partners are uniting to challenge Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters’ latest attempt to impose religion on students in the state’s public school system. Read our full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gZgRhXzB

We’re hiring a 2025 Policy Intern! The Policy Intern is a unique opportunity for aspiring advocates to advance civil liberties and civil rights during the Oklahoma legislative session. For more information and how to apply, check out our website! The deadline to apply is 12/2. https://lnkd.in/gNgu5aJJ

If you’re in line when polls close at 7pm in Oklahoma, STAY IN LINE. You can vote. If someone tells you differently, call 405-849-5220.

Happy Election Day! ??? Polls are open until 7 pm in Oklahoma. Our democracy works best when ALL voices are heard.

If you encounter any issues while voting tomorrow, please call our nonpartisan election protection hotline. *Remember to stay at your polling location until your issue is resolved.

Oklahoma’s SB 1854 goes into effect today, 11/1. SB 1854 criminalizes unhoused folks who camp on state property with a fine of $50, 15 days in jail, or both. If you see this bill being enforced, please contact our intake at: [email protected]. Enforcement may look like a brief interaction between police and an unhoused person with a blanket or other bedding that ends in the unhoused person's arrest.

Before you go vote, know what ID you will need when heading to your polling place in Oklahoma. *Have an issue while voting, call or election protection hotline and remember to remain at the polling location until your issue is fully resolved.*

Before exercising your right to vote, here is everything you need to know about what cannot be worn within 300 ft of your polling place. *all information is from state statute (26 O.S. § 7-108 (OSCN 2024))