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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court applicants include Democratic donors
At least five of the 14 individuals who have applied for the open seat on the Oklahoma Supreme Court have previously contributed to the political campaigns of Democratic candidates or to a political action committee that funded Democrats.Ray Carter | January 17, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Another benefit of a transparent judicial-selection process
With a transparent judicial-selection process, we would learn more about future members of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. But we would also learn a thing or two about some of our elected lawmakers.Ryan Haynie | January 14, 2025
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Judicial Reform
A new Supreme Court justice is being selected—and Oklahomans deserve transparency
As 14 applicants are considered for the state Supreme Court, Oklahomans deserve a transparent judicial-selection process.Ryan Haynie | January 9, 2025
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Judicial Reform
What’s next for the Oklahoma Supreme Court?
Oklahoma voters chose not to retain a sitting Oklahoma Supreme Court justice. Here’s what happens next.Ryan Haynie | December 6, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Kauger’s annual retirement is $161,112
Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger will retire on December 1. Her annual retirement benefit is $161,112.Curtis Shelton | November 21, 2024
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Judicial Reform
It’s time to eliminate Oklahoma judicial districts
If we truly want our best and brightest on the bench, we should dispense with the notion that jurists on our state’s highest court must come from every nook and cranny of the state.Ryan Haynie | November 14, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Ousted justice had history of bizarre legal opinions
Justice Yvonne Kauger had become known for drafting opinions that often rambled and provided little guidance to Oklahomans, in addition to being infused with left-wing talking points.Ray Carter | November 11, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma’s judicial-retention elections are no longer a farce
Oklahomans sent a message when they voted to oust a sitting member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Some liberals are upset that the system is finally working as designed.Jonathan Small | November 11, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma voters oust Supreme Court justice
For the first time in state history, Oklahoma voters have chosen to oust a sitting member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Ray Carter | November 6, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court decision benefited illegal immigrant felons
Among the Oklahoma Supreme Court justices who struck down a provision mandating that illegal immigrants accused of felony offenses be presumed flight risks, five justices remain on the court today.Ray Carter | November 4, 2024