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

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. City of Tulsa.

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“Supreme Court to Reconsider Execution Oklahoma No Longer Backs; Oklahoma inmate has had nine execution dates set; State no longer stands behind conviction”

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JANUARY 22, 2024

“Supreme Court to Reconsider Execution Oklahoma No Longer Backs; Oklahoma inmate has had nine execution dates set; State no longer stands behind conviction”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Supreme Court to review Oklahoma case concerning crimes committed on reservations

JURIST

JANUARY 22, 2022

The Supreme Court Friday granted review of Oklahoma v. Oklahoma , which held that a large portion of eastern Oklahoma, in fact remains an Native American reservation and that only the federal government has the power to try certain crimes committed by any Indian. In 2020 the justices decided McGirt v.

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US Supreme Court: Oklahoma can prosecute crimes committed against Native Americans on tribal territory

JURIST

JUNE 29, 2022

The US Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that the state of Oklahoma can prosecute non-Native Americans who commit crimes against Native Americans on tribal territory. Castro-Huerta appealed the ruling to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, which vacated his conviction as a result of McGirt.

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Oklahoma school board approves nation’s first religious charter school

JURIST

JUNE 6, 2023

The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted on Monday to accept the application for the establishment of the Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. Currently, Oklahoma has six charter schools that operate to provide online full-time public education to varying grade levels.

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Oklahoma AG requests more time between upcoming executions

JURIST

JANUARY 19, 2023

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion seeking more time between seven upcoming executions to ease the burden on the state’s Department of Corrections (DOC) and allow more time to prepare for executions. Public support for the death penalty in Oklahoma remains high.

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court halts anti-abortion laws challenged by women’s rights groups”

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“Oklahoma Supreme Court halts anti-abortion laws challenged by women’s rights groups”: M. And Barbara Hoberock of The Tulsa World reports that “ Oklahoma Supreme Court orders hold on enforcement of three abortion laws.” Scott Carter of The Oklahoman has this report.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns $465 million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson

JURIST

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The Oklahoma Supreme Court reversed Tuesday a $465 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for public nuisance through its prescription opioid marketing campaign in the state. The Court applies the nuisance statutes to unlawful conduct that annoys, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, or safety of others.

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Oklahoma Senate approves a near-total abortion ban

JURIST

APRIL 28, 2022

Oklahoma lawmakers Thursday gave final approval on an abortion bill allowing private citizens to bring civil action against abortion providers. Since Oklahoma Senate passed “Heartbeat Act,” the bill now heads to the governor’s desk for approval. Oklahoma passed a near-total abortion ban earlier this month.

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two state abortion bans”

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JUNE 1, 2023

“Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two state abortion bans”: Chris Casteel of The Oklahoman has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Oklahoma issued yesterday. ” The post “Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two state abortion bans” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court finds ‘limited right’ to abortion in state constitution”

HowAppealing

MARCH 21, 2023

” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma at this link. The post “Oklahoma Supreme Court finds ‘limited right’ to abortion in state constitution” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Providers challenge abortion bans in Oklahoma Supreme Court”

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JULY 2, 2022

“Providers challenge abortion bans in Oklahoma Supreme Court”: Curtis Killman of The Tulsa World has this report.

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Court appoints lawyer in Oklahoma death penalty case

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Share The Supreme Court on Friday morning appointed a former clerk to Chief Justice John Roberts to defend a ruling by an Oklahoma court leaving in place the conviction and death sentence of Richard Glossip – even after the state’s attorney general agreed that they should be set aside.

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Justices take up bid to overturn Oklahoma death sentence

SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Share Eight years after the Supreme Court blocked his execution so that it could consider a challenge to Oklahoma’s lethal-injection protocol, the justices agreed on Monday to take up the case of Richard Glossip , who is seeking to set aside his conviction and death sentence.

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“Oklahoma eyes first US religious charter school after Supreme Court rulings”

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APRIL 6, 2023

“Oklahoma eyes first US religious charter school after Supreme Court rulings”: John Kruzel of Reuters has this report. The post “Oklahoma eyes first US religious charter school after Supreme Court rulings” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Oklahoma House approves bill banning abortions except in medical emergencies

JURIST

APRIL 6, 2022

The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted Tuesday to enact a law that makes it a felony to perform or attempt to perform an abortion, except to save the life of the pregnant woman in a medical emergency. Since the Supreme Court refused to enjoin the Texas law in December 2021 in Whole Women’s Health v.

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court rules school districts, not governor, should decide mask mandates”

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

“Oklahoma Supreme Court rules school districts, not governor, should decide mask mandates”: Nuria Martinez-Keel of The Oklahoman has this report. And Barbara Hoberock of The Tulsa World reports that “ State Supreme Court tosses school mask requirement restriction.”

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Reproductive rights advocates, abortion providers file suit to block Oklahoma abortion restrictions

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

A coalition of reproductive rights advocates and abortion providers filed a lawsuit on Thursday in an Oklahoma district court aiming to block five Oklahoma state laws that ban and restrict abortion care. The Oklahoma laws are similar to a Texas abortion ban that took effect on Wednesday, which the Supreme Court refused to block.

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Supreme Court stays execution of inmate who won support from Oklahoma AG

ABA Journal

MAY 8, 2023

Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of an Oklahoma inmate after the state attorney general said he supported vacating the conviction. In…

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocks 3 anti-abortion laws”

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

“Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocks 3 anti-abortion laws”: Carmen Forman of The Oklahoman has this report. And in today’s edition of The Tulsa World, Barbara Hoberock has a front page article headlined “ Oklahoma Supreme Court puts three abortion laws on hold.”

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs bill banning abortion

JURIST

APRIL 13, 2022

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill on Tuesday banning abortions except for medical emergencies. Governor Stitt did not hide his intent behind the bill, saying he wanted Oklahoma to be “ the most pro-life state in the country.” SB 612 makes abortions, or attempts at abortion, a felony.

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“Supreme Court Narrows Ruling for Tribes in Oklahoma; The decision followed a landmark 2020 ruling that said much of eastern Oklahoma falls within Indian reservation lands, limiting the authority of state prosecutors”

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JUNE 29, 2022

“Supreme Court Narrows Ruling for Tribes in Oklahoma; The decision followed a landmark 2020 ruling that said much of eastern Oklahoma falls within Indian reservation lands, limiting the authority of state prosecutors”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court: $465 million verdict in Johnson & Johnson opioid case thrown out.”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

“Oklahoma Supreme Court: $465 million verdict in Johnson & Johnson opioid case thrown out.” Barbara Hoberock of The Tulsa World reports that “ Opioid public nuisance ruling reversed by Oklahoma Supreme Court.” ” Nolan Clay of The Oklahoman has this report.

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US Supreme Court reverses stay on Oklahoma executions using controversial drug cocktail

JURIST

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The US Supreme Court, on Thursday in a 5-3 decision , voted to reinstate the execution of John Marion Grant, allowing Oklahoma to commit its first execution in six years. In 2014 and 2015, the state of Oklahoma executed Clayton Lockett and Charles Warner using the sedative midazolam to reduce the pain of the heart-stopping drugs.

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“Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip’s conviction should be overturned, new AG says”

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APRIL 7, 2023

“Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip’s conviction should be overturned, new AG says”: Nolan Clay of The Oklahoman has this report. And Carmen Forman of The Tulsa World reports that “ Oklahoma AG asks court to vacate Richard Glossip’s conviction.”

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“Gov. Stitt names Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Dana Lynn Kuehn to Oklahoma Supreme Court”

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JULY 27, 2021

Stitt names Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Dana Lynn Kuehn to Oklahoma Supreme Court”: Chris Casteel of The Oklahoman has this report. Yesterday, the office of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued a news release titled “ Governor Kevin Stitt Appoints Judge Dana L. Kuehn to The Supreme Court of Oklahoma.”

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“What is the Significance of an Attorney General’s Confession of Error in a State Capital Case? In my Supreme Court amicus brief for the victim’s family in Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip, I argue that the Oklahoma Attorney General’s unfounded confession of ‘error’ should not dictate the case’s outcome.”

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JUNE 6, 2023

In my Supreme Court amicus brief for the victim’s family in Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip, I argue that the Oklahoma Attorney General’s unfounded confession of ‘error’ should not dictate the case’s outcome.” In my Supreme Court amicus brief for the victim’s family in Oklahoma v.

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Court denies mental incompetency plea in Oklahoma execution case

SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block the execution of an Oklahoma man with schizophrenia, rejecting a claim from his legal team that he does not understand the reason for his execution. The court turned down Cole’s last-minute appeal in a brief order with no recorded dissents.

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Justices put Oklahoma man’s execution on hold

SCOTUSBlog

MAY 5, 2023

Share The Supreme Court put the execution of Richard Glossip on hold on Friday afternoon to give the justices time to consider the Oklahoma man’s appeals. The court’s brief unsigned order came four days after Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a highly unusual brief supporting Glossip’s request to stay his execution.

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“Oklahoma attorney general urges Supreme Court to overturn McGirt”

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AUGUST 6, 2021

“Oklahoma attorney general urges Supreme Court to overturn McGirt”: Chris Casteel of The Oklahoman has this report. Shanmugam appears as counsel of record for Oklahoma on the cert. ” And Sean Murphy of The Associated Press reports that “ Man whose case led to landmark ruling reconvicted by feds.”

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“U.S. Supreme Court hears Oklahoma tribal dispute in Breyer’s last case”

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APRIL 27, 2022

Supreme Court hears Oklahoma tribal dispute in Breyer’s last case”: Lawrence Hurley of Reuters has this report. “U.S.

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Oklahoma Court Grants Parental Rights To Sperm Donor; Removes Second Mom From Birth Certificate

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The post Oklahoma Court Grants Parental Rights To Sperm Donor; Removes Second Mom From Birth Certificate appeared first on Above the Law. All nongenetic parents should take heed.

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“Oklahoma voters could be asked to change state Supreme Court nominating process”

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MAY 15, 2022

“Oklahoma voters could be asked to change state Supreme Court nominating process”: Ben Felder of The Oklahoman has this report.

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“U.S. judiciary seeks more Oklahoma judges after Supreme Court ruling”

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

judiciary seeks more Oklahoma judges after Supreme Court ruling”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. Courts today issued a news release titled “ Judiciary Supplements Judgeship Request, Prioritizes Courthouse Projects.” “U.S. And the Administrative Office of the U.S.

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“Effort to grant Oklahoma governor more power over state Supreme Court nominations ends”

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MAY 21, 2022

“Effort to grant Oklahoma governor more power over state Supreme Court nominations ends”: Ben Felder of The Oklahoman has this report.

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Oklahoma Passes Bill to Reduce Court Fines and Incarceration Rates

The Crime Report

MAY 15, 2023

A bill that seeks to alleviate the burden of court fines, fees, and incarceration on Oklahomans has been approved by Governor Kevin Stitt, according to the Oklahoma Legislature. HB 2259 was passed in Oklahoma’s State Senate in March and was approved by the Oklahoma House last Wednesday.

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“Oklahoma Asks High Court to Nix Landmark Tribal-Land Ruling”

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AUGUST 10, 2021

“Oklahoma Asks High Court to Nix Landmark Tribal-Land Ruling”: Jordan S. Rubin of Bloomberg Law has this report. My earlier recent posts about this cert. petition appear here , here , and here.

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“Will the Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta leave states with an unfunded mandate?”

HowAppealing

JUNE 14, 2022

“Will the Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta leave states with an unfunded mandate?” ” Allison Herrera of KOSU Radio has this report.

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“First Black justice on Oklahoma Supreme Court to retire”

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JANUARY 19, 2021

“First Black justice on Oklahoma Supreme Court to retire”: Barbara Hoberock has this front page article in today’s edition of The Tulsa World.

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“With Supreme Court considering Roe v. Wade, Oklahoma governor signs abortion ban into law”

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MAY 3, 2022

“With Supreme Court considering Roe v. Wade, Oklahoma governor signs abortion ban into law”: Carmen Forman of The Oklahoman has this report. Supreme Court indicates it may be ready to overturn Roe v. And Barbara Hoberock of The Tulsa World reports that “ Stitt signs ‘fetal heartbeat’ bill as U.S.

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“Supreme Court won’t hear McGirt arguments from state of Oklahoma, 7 death-row inmates”

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

“Supreme Court won’t hear McGirt arguments from state of Oklahoma, 7 death-row inmates”: Curtis Killman of The Tulsa World has this report.

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“Supreme Court May Revisit Ruling on Native American Rights in Oklahoma; After the court ruled last year that much of eastern Oklahoma is an Indian reservation, a state court threw out a conviction of a death row inmate”

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MAY 27, 2021

“Supreme Court May Revisit Ruling on Native American Rights in Oklahoma; After the court ruled last year that much of eastern Oklahoma is an Indian reservation, a state court threw out a conviction of a death row inmate”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Supreme Court at this link.

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Oklahoma Asks Supreme Court to Push Through Long-Delayed Executions

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit to temporarily block the upcoming executions of two Oklahoma prisoners, Oklahoma Attorney General John M. Supreme Court in hopes of resuming executions after several botched lethal injections derailed the state’s death penalty system six years ago, reports the Washington Post.

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“Supreme Court Upended the Legal System in Oklahoma and Could Do It Again; In new bid before high court, Oklahoma seeks to restore some of the prosecutorial power it lost after 2020 ruling deemed nearly half the state a Native American reservation”

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MARCH 12, 2022

“Supreme Court Upended the Legal System in Oklahoma and Could Do It Again; In new bid before high court, Oklahoma seeks to restore some of the prosecutorial power it lost after 2020 ruling deemed nearly half the state a Native American reservation”: Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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

“Supreme Court to Reconsider Execution Oklahoma No Longer Backs; Oklahoma inmate has had nine execution dates set; State no longer stands behind conviction”

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Supreme Court to review Oklahoma case concerning crimes committed on reservations

US Supreme Court: Oklahoma can prosecute crimes committed against Native Americans on tribal territory

Oklahoma school board approves nation’s first religious charter school

Oklahoma AG requests more time between upcoming executions

“Oklahoma Supreme Court halts anti-abortion laws challenged by women’s rights groups”

Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns $465 million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson

Oklahoma Senate approves a near-total abortion ban

“Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two state abortion bans”

“Oklahoma Supreme Court finds ‘limited right’ to abortion in state constitution”

“Providers challenge abortion bans in Oklahoma Supreme Court”

Court appoints lawyer in Oklahoma death penalty case

Justices take up bid to overturn Oklahoma death sentence

“Oklahoma eyes first US religious charter school after Supreme Court rulings”

Oklahoma House approves bill banning abortions except in medical emergencies

“Oklahoma Supreme Court rules school districts, not governor, should decide mask mandates”

Reproductive rights advocates, abortion providers file suit to block Oklahoma abortion restrictions

Supreme Court stays execution of inmate who won support from Oklahoma AG

“Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily blocks 3 anti-abortion laws”

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs bill banning abortion

“Supreme Court Narrows Ruling for Tribes in Oklahoma; The decision followed a landmark 2020 ruling that said much of eastern Oklahoma falls within Indian reservation lands, limiting the authority of state prosecutors”

“Oklahoma Supreme Court: $465 million verdict in Johnson & Johnson opioid case thrown out.”

US Supreme Court reverses stay on Oklahoma executions using controversial drug cocktail

“Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip’s conviction should be overturned, new AG says”

“Gov. Stitt names Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Dana Lynn Kuehn to Oklahoma Supreme Court”

Court denies mental incompetency plea in Oklahoma execution case

Justices put Oklahoma man’s execution on hold

“Oklahoma attorney general urges Supreme Court to overturn McGirt”

“U.S. Supreme Court hears Oklahoma tribal dispute in Breyer’s last case”

Oklahoma Court Grants Parental Rights To Sperm Donor; Removes Second Mom From Birth Certificate

“Oklahoma voters could be asked to change state Supreme Court nominating process”

“U.S. judiciary seeks more Oklahoma judges after Supreme Court ruling”

“Effort to grant Oklahoma governor more power over state Supreme Court nominations ends”

Oklahoma Passes Bill to Reduce Court Fines and Incarceration Rates

“Oklahoma Asks High Court to Nix Landmark Tribal-Land Ruling”

“Will the Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta leave states with an unfunded mandate?”

“First Black justice on Oklahoma Supreme Court to retire”

“With Supreme Court considering Roe v. Wade, Oklahoma governor signs abortion ban into law”

“Supreme Court won’t hear McGirt arguments from state of Oklahoma, 7 death-row inmates”

“Supreme Court May Revisit Ruling on Native American Rights in Oklahoma; After the court ruled last year that much of eastern Oklahoma is an Indian reservation, a state court threw out a conviction of a death row inmate”

Oklahoma Asks Supreme Court to Push Through Long-Delayed Executions

“Supreme Court Upended the Legal System in Oklahoma and Could Do It Again; In new bid before high court, Oklahoma seeks to restore some of the prosecutorial power it lost after 2020 ruling deemed nearly half the state a Native American reservation”

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