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Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks creation of first publicly-funded religious charter school

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the creation of a publicly-funded religious charter school, S t. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School violates the First Amendment and Oklahoma State Constitution. The court said the St. The court said the St.

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Muscogee Creek Nation files lawsuit against Oklahoma city for breaches of tribal sovereignty in traffic enforcement

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The Muscogee (Creek) Nation filed a complaint in US federal court Wednesday against the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, accusing the city of violating tribal sovereignty by writing tickets to tribal members for traffic violations committed within reservation boundaries.

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Death Penalty Faces Legal Tests in Arizona, Oklahoma

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Arizona officials argue the prisoners should not be allowed to put forward evidence in federal court, because they failed to do so in state court at an earlier stage in their legal proceedings. Meanwhile, USA Today reports that a landmark Supreme Court decision last year in McGirt v.

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In sequel to McGirt, justices will again review scope of state prosecutorial power in Indian country

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Share A sad story involving child neglect has become the subject of a Supreme Court case — and white-hot political rhetoric — because the crime occurred on the reservation of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and the victim (but, crucially, not the defendant) is a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The case, Oklahoma v.

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Why the ‘Machinery of Death’ Keeps Running

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The state of Oklahoma put James Coddington to death on Aug. It marks the beginning of a busy period at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary’s execution chamber. Photo courtesy Oklahoma Dept. Today, fewer jurisdictions are using the death penalty, but some – like Oklahoma – seem to be doubling down. James Coddingon.

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Supreme Court to consider NCAA student-athlete compensation, class action rules

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Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma , the court held that the NCAA could, in the interest of preserving the character and quality of college sports, impose restrictions upon players that would otherwise breach antitrust laws. Thanks for your support! DONATE NOW.

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US Supreme Court to rule on legality of gender-affirming care bans for transgender youth

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The US Supreme Court announced Monday it will review the legality of state efforts to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors — a contentious issue in a nation deeply divided over transgender rights and the role of medical intervention in youth gender identity. The case, US v.

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