JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 8, 2021
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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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 26, 2022
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.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 17, 2020
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.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 16, 2021
Oklahoma last term, the court confronted the complex past of Oklahoma’s Native nations, Chehalis turns on the unique legal history of Alaskan Natives. But the outcome could also have longer-term consequences for how, and from whom, Alaskan Natives receive essential services. First, some background. Just as, in McGirt v.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The Second Circuit agreed with the district court that the plaintiff lacked standing because he failed to allege an injury in fact since he “never explained why he had any legal right to have the document distributed.” Federal Court in Washington Upheld Forest Restoration Plan. EPA’s brief is due December 15. Williams , No.
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