All articles tagged with #oklahoma supreme court
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Oklahoma Voice
The Oklahoma Supreme Court permanently invalidated the state's controversial social studies standards due to violations of open meeting laws during their approval process, including inadequate notice and undisclosed content changes, leading to the standards being unenforceable and prompting a rewrite by the new state superintendent.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
The two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, both 109 years old, attended a hearing at the Oklahoma supreme court seeking reparative justice for the atrocity. The case calls for the return of land and property destroyed or stolen during the massacre. The survivors' lawyer emphasized the urgency of the moment, while the defendants argued that the survivors lacked standing to bring the case. The justices have reserved their ruling, and the outcome will be closely watched as a significant litigation effort seeking amends for historic injustices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The Oklahoma Supreme Court will consider whether the state can fund a Catholic charter school, testing the constitutional limits of taxpayer funding for religious education. Opponents argue that the proposed school violates state and federal constitutions, while supporters believe it is a matter of religious liberty and school choice. If the school prevails, it could lead to a significant change in funding for religious education, with potential implications beyond Oklahoma.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOCO Oklahoma City
Governor Kevin Stitt is taking legal action against the Oklahoma legislature after lawmakers pushed through an override to extend two revenue-sharing agreements with tribes through 2024. Stitt argues that lawmakers are challenging his ability to negotiate compacts and wants the Oklahoma Supreme Court to rule on the matter. Lawmakers believe they have the right to ensure all compacts are negotiated in good faith and hope the extension will improve relations between the governor and tribes. The lawsuit has been filed, but it is unclear when a ruling will be made.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
An Oklahoma street preacher, Rich Penkoski, is appealing to the Oklahoma Supreme Court after being issued a five-year restraining order that could lead to jail time if he speaks out against a local LGBTQ advocacy group. Penkoski, who heads up the online organization Warriors for Christ, posted a photo of a same-sex wedding and cited Bible verses condemning homosexuality. The couple felt threatened and harassed by Penkoski's social media posts, according to a police report. Penkoski argues that the restraining order is unconstitutional and could set a dangerous precedent that could chill the speech of Christians and others.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Axios
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the state constitution guarantees a "limited right" to abortion, including in cases where there is a "reasonable" certainty pregnancy threatens a person's life. Abortion providers had challenged two laws in the state, a pre-Roe ban and another one that the governor signed into law in 2022. The court ultimately ruled that the 2022 ban interfered with the "inherent right to terminate a pregnancy to preserve the woman's life."