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. The justices are now in their four-week winter recess.

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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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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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DECEMBER 10, 2023

“Oklahoma friend: Sandra Day O’Connor’s was a trailblazer who shattered tallest glass ceiling.” The post “Oklahoma friend: Sandra Day O’Connor’s was a trailblazer who shattered tallest glass ceiling.” ” Former Tenth Circuit Judge Robert H. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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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. The post Oklahoma House approves bill banning abortions except in medical emergencies appeared first on JURIST - News.

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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 laws require an ultrasound 72 hours prior to abortion, which the Oklahoma Supreme Court has already declared unconstitutional.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“Women denied abortions file lawsuits in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma over bans”: Gabriella Borter of Reuters has this report. The post “Women denied abortions file lawsuits in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma over bans” appeared first on How Appealing.

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SCOTUSBlog

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. He has also served as an assistant to the U.S.

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JUNE 5, 2023

“Catholic charter school proposal greenlighted for Oklahoma state sanctioning, taxpayer funding”: Andrea Eger of The Tulsa World has this report. And Sarah Mervosh of The New York Times reports that “ Oklahoma Approves First Religious Charter School in the U.S.;

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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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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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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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JULY 2, 2022

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

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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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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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JURIST

JANUARY 12, 2023

Oklahoma Department of Corrections Wednesday reversed a decision denying the presence of Scott Eizember’s spiritual advisor at his execution. The reversal of the decision was announced by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe. The decision to deny access to Rev.

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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. ” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma at this link. .”

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The Department of Justice on Thursday announced an investigation into Oklahoma’s Mental Health System based on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The DOJ’s investigation will include community outreach to hear about people’s experience with OKCPD and Oklahoma’s mental health services. .

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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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APRIL 9, 2022

“A refuge for Texas patients, Oklahoma clinics brace for abortion ban; A law modeled after the restrictive Texas ban could soon take effect in Oklahoma”: Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post has this report.

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MAY 19, 2022

“Oklahoma lawmakers pass nation’s most restrictive abortion law”: Carmen Forman of The Oklahoman has this report.

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The Crime Report

AUGUST 22, 2022

James Coddington, an Oklahoma death row inmate whose “drug-induced psychosis” led to his “impulsive” killing of a 73-year-old man, according to a psychiatric examination, is slated for execution on Aug. His killing would be the first of two dozen scheduled to take place in Oklahoma.

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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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JUNE 15, 2023

“Religious Charter Schools Are OK in Oklahoma; St. The post “Religious Charter Schools Are OK in Oklahoma; St. Isidore’s approval is a win for authentic educational pluralism and faithful practice”: Law professor Nicole Stelle Garnett will have this op-ed in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

A tight-knit group of activists tied to Leo’s nonprofit network are rallying around an Oklahoma effort to create a public Catholic school.” A tight-knit group of activists tied to Leo’s nonprofit network are rallying around an Oklahoma effort to create a public Catholic school.” The post “Public Christian schools?

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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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MAY 21, 2022

“Days before Oklahoma bans abortion, details still uncertain”: Sean Murphy and John Hanna of The Associated Press have this report.

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APRIL 5, 2022

“House sends total abortion ban to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt”: Randy Krehbiel of The Tulsa World has this report.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

“Convicted Oklahoma killer contends McGirt is retroactive”: The Associated Press has this report on a petition for writ of certiorari filed in the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this week.

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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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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.” ” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma at this link. .”

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AUGUST 21, 2022

“Oklahoma, with a history of botched lethal injections, prepares to start executing a man a month”: Dakin Andone of CNN has this report. The post “Oklahoma, with a history of botched lethal injections, prepares to start executing a man a month” appeared first on How Appealing.

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APRIL 30, 2021

” Yesterday’s rulings of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals — that state’s highest court in criminal cases — are not yet available for access via that court’s website.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“On Power & the Law: McGirt v. ” Law professor Maggie Blackhawk has posted this essay at SSRN.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Oklahoma , has empowered Oklahoma tribal authorities to prevent capital punishment for native Americans in most of the state. Meanwhile, USA Today reports that a landmark Supreme Court decision last year in McGirt v. Tribes have no say on whether state courts can access the death penalty.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

“Oklahoma executes inmate who dies vomiting and convulsing”: Sean Murphy of The Associated Press has this report.

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