Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court should take a more critical approach to settled precedent, saying decided cases are not “the gospel” and suggesting some may have been based on “something somebody dreamt up and others went along...
Shawn Ashley, Quorum Call (QC) The Oklahoma Supreme Court prohibited Monday further implementation of the State Department of Education’s new social studies standards. “No further action shall be taken and no public funds shall be spent by Respondents the...
Shawn Ashley, Quorum Call (QC) The Board on Judicial Compensation voted Tuesday to recommend a 17.58 percent increase in judges’ and justices’ salaries. The seven members of the board, who are appointed by the governor, House speaker and Senate president pro tempore,...
Shawn Ashley, Quorum Call (QC) The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a stay Tuesday that prevents the bill that creates new business courts from taking effect. The stay came after the court heard oral arguments regarding SB0632’s earlier in the day. SB0632, by...
