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US DOJ finds Oklahoma illegally discriminates against people with behavioral health disabilities

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday published its finding that Oklahoma discriminates against people with behavioral health disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ found that the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and the OKCPD are public entities.

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Oklahoma AG drops charge against officer who slammed elderly man during traffic dispute

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond dismissed a criminal charge against Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicky Behenna filed the original charge against Gibson. The incident also sparked outrage within Oklahoma Citys Vietnamese community. Joseph Gibson on Friday.

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US Supreme Court to hear landmark cases on public funding for religious schools

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On Friday, the US Supreme Court announced that it would take up a groundbreaking case to determine whether Oklahoma could fund a proposed Catholic charter school. If the court sides with Oklahoma, it would mark the first time the government can establish and directly fund religious schools. In Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v.

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Supreme Court will weigh in on effort to found nation’s first religious charter school

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In a brief unsigned order , the justices agreed to review a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that rejected an effort by a Catholic online school to become the nations first religious charter school. In Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. She did not provide any explanation for her recusal. Drummond and St.

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US Oklahoma Attorney General appeals federal injunction blocking enforcement of state immigration law

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US Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond submitted an appeal to the US Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday. The preliminary injunction , which was issued last month, prevented Oklahoma from enforcing the bill. However, critics of the Bill argue that it promotes racial profiling.

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“U.S. Attorney General’s Office agrees to transfer prisoner from Louisiana for Oklahoma execution”

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Attorney Generals Office agrees to transfer prisoner from Louisiana for Oklahoma execution”: Emma Murphy of Oklahoma Voice has this report. “U.S.

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“Attorney General Merrick Garland delivers keynote speech at Oklahoma City bombing ceremony”

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Attorney General Merrick Garland delivers keynote speech at Oklahoma City bombing ceremony”: Josh Dulaney of The Oklahoman has this report.

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