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Ryan Kiesel

Executive Director

ACLU of Oklahoma

Bio

Ryan Kiesel served three terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2004 to 2010. During his time in the legislature, Kiesel held various leadership roles and often led the fight against efforts to curb reproductive rights and trample civil liberties.

In addition to his service in the legislature, Ryan has filled key roles on local, state and national campaigns. Ryan continues to write and speak on a wide range of political and legal issues, and has been cited by local and national media outlets.

Mike Ritze

May 17, 2017

This State Representative Wants to Round Up Non-English Speaking Kids at School and Deport Them If They’re Undocumented. Here’s Why That’s Unconstitutional.

This State Representative Wants to Round Up Non-English Speaking Kids at School and Deport Them If They’re Undocumented. Here’s Why That’s Unconstitutional.
Needle

Apr 14, 2017

Arkansas Is About to Repeat My State’s Gruesome Mistakes

Arkansas Is About to Repeat My State’s Gruesome Mistakes
Women's room sign

Dec 14, 2016

Oklahoma Just Passed a Law Requiring Private Businesses to Turn Their Bathrooms Into Billboards for Anti-Abortion Propaganda

Oklahoma Just Passed a Law Requiring Private Businesses to Turn Their Bathrooms Into Billboards for Anti-Abortion Propaganda
[VIDEO SCREENSHOT] Deadly Police Shooting: "Oh! I shot him! I'm sorry."

Apr 15, 2015

'Buy-a-Badge' Programs Are a Recipe for Disaster, and Eric Harris Paid the Price

'Buy-a-Badge' Programs Are a Recipe for Disaster, and Eric Harris Paid the Price