Brittany Sanchez gave birth to her first child while shackled to a hospital bed. Despite another person's confession, Sanchez served multiple sentences and spent years torn from her children.

The post Case of Mistaken Identity or Panhandle ‘Family Justice’? Woman’s Arrest Highlights Systemic Concerns appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

Despite laudable recent progress in Oklahoma law, the story of Nikole Janowski reveals the inadequacy of response to individuals suffering from epilepsy, particularly in regard to law enforcement.

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The number of people deported without a criminal history continues to rise in Oklahoma. But as local law enforcement leaders enter into new ICE agreements, they say they are trying to take a nuanced approach in line with their community needs

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The story of a Texas County mom uncovers irregularities in panhandle justice – small town conflicts of interest and snitch mills – and becomes a parable about when an accused might need to defend themselves .

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Private companies managing student lunch accounts charge families fees to make deposits. Sending money is easy and convenient, but the seemingly innocuous fees can really add up.

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