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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma wins court fight to protect minors from gender-transition procedures
Aligning with a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Oklahoma’s 2023 law banning gender-transition surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones for individuals under 18.Ray Carter | August 11, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma Supreme Court says McGirt ruling has limits
In a major clarification of legal jurisdiction, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 McGirt v. Oklahoma decision—which applied only to federal criminal law—does not extend to civil or tax matters.Jonathan Small | July 25, 2025
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Good Government
Former Oklahoma governor, attorneys general defend initiative-petition reform
Former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating and former Attorneys General Scott Pruitt and John O’Connor are urging the Oklahoma Supreme Court to uphold a new law that reforms the state’s initiative-petition process to ensure broader geographic representation.Ray Carter | July 22, 2025
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Education
As NEA commits to fight ‘fascist’ Trump, lawmakers target union’s federal charter
At its recent national convention, the National Education Association (NEA)—the parent organization of Oklahoma’s OEA—approved a series of resolutions attacking President Trump, defending illegal immigration, and more.Ray Carter | July 17, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma Supreme Court: McGirt doesn’t extend to civil and regulatory law
In a major clarification of the legal limits of the McGirt decision, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that McGirt does not extend to civil regulatory authority.Ray Carter | July 14, 2025
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
U.S. opposed Oklahoma ban on child gender ‘transitions’
When Oklahoma passed a law to ban so-called gender-transition procedures on minors, the United States filed a legal brief urging the courts to overturn the law.Ray Carter | July 9, 2025
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Budget & Tax, Law & Principles
Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects tribal income tax exemption in wake of McGirt
So long as the State of Oklahoma imposes a tax on income, all Oklahomans must pay it, according to a new ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Ray Carter | July 7, 2025
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Law & Principles
Supreme Court unanimously rejects DEI double standards
In a landmark unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that anti-discrimination laws protect all individuals equally—regardless of whether they belong to a majority or minority group.Jonathan Small | July 3, 2025
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Law & Principles
Tulsa mayor vows to stop prosecuting crimes committed by Indians
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols has signed an agreement with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation that prohibits city police and courts from prosecuting any alleged criminal who is a member of one of over 500 federally recognized tribes.Ray Carter | June 25, 2025
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Law & Principles
Justice Thomas echoes OCPA brief in Supreme Court opinion
In a case involving minors who identify as transgender, Justice Clarence Thomas this week brilliantly rejected the notion that unelected experts should dictate constitutional interpretation or override legislative judgment.Ryan Haynie | June 20, 2025
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Law & Principles
U.S. Supreme Court upholds ban on child sex-change surgeries
In a decision with repercussions for Oklahoma, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law prohibiting medical officials from performing sex-change surgeries on minors who identify as transgender.Ray Carter | June 18, 2025
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Law & Principles
Advocates of California-style elections sue over Oklahoma petition reform
Activists working to impose a California-style election system in Oklahoma have filed lawsuits seeking to overturn our state’s newly enacted initiative-petition reforms.Ray Carter | June 13, 2025
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Law & Principles
Lawsuit reform advances, could limit ‘jackpot’ awards
The threat of “jackpot” lawsuit awards for “noneconomic” damages could be reduced under legislation advanced by the Oklahoma Senate.Ray Carter | May 22, 2025
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Education
Oklahoma schools embrace new law allowing religious instruction during class time
A new Oklahoma law has opened the door for public school students to receive off-campus religious and moral instruction. Tahlequah and South Coffeyville have already launched a program, and several other communities are “well on their way.”Ray Carter | May 5, 2025
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Culture & the Family
OCPA files brief in gender-identity case
OCPA and the Manhattan Institute have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of parental-rights activist January Littlejohn.Brandon Dutcher | April 30, 2025
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Judicial Reform, Law & Principles
Time to fix Oklahoma Supreme Court’s mistake on damage cap
It’s time for Oklahoma state lawmakers to reinstate the cap on noneconomic damages. This common-sense reform would provide financial certainty for businesses and encourage more investment in Oklahoma.Jonathan Small | April 28, 2025
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Higher Education
Federal crackdown on illegal discrimination targets OU–Tulsa School of Community Medicine
The University of Oklahoma–Tulsa School of Community Medicine was among those identified as being under federal investigation for alleged impermissible race-based scholarships and race-based segregation.Ray Carter | April 17, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Stitt appoints Travis Jett to Oklahoma Supreme Court
Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed attorney Travis Jett to fill a position on the Oklahoma Supreme Court that came open after voters ousted longtime liberal incumbent Justice Yvonne Kauger last November.Ray Carter | April 14, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma Republican Party opposes California election scheme
Officials with the Oklahoma Republican Party have filed a lawsuit challenging a state question that would junk the state’s current election system and instead force Oklahoma voters to participate in a California-style system.Ray Carter | April 14, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma should codify the end of Chevron deference
A recent U.S. Supreme decision provides a watershed moment for Oklahoma to redefine its approach to administrative agency deference, preserving a more engaged role for the judiciary.Ryan Haynie | April 4, 2025