Oklahoma Watch

Home sales in the Oklahoma City area have fallen sharply while the number of homes on the market continues to climb. The Journal Record reports the downturn as a sign that higher borrowing costs and growing supply are cooling the local housing market, giving buyers more choices but leaving sellers waiting longer for offers.

The ACLU has condemned what it calls 'deplorable' conditions at an immigration detention center in Oklahoma. The civil rights organisation's criticism adds to ongoing scrutiny of immigration detention standards in the United States. Details about the specific allegations, the facility named, and any official response have not yet been made broadly available.