OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorney General John O'Connor released the following statement, “Today, the U.S. Supreme Court stood up for the safety of Oklahomans of Native American heritage in eastern Oklahoma. The Supreme Court recognized Oklahoma’s sovereignty and jurisdiction to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians in eastern Oklahoma.
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June 29, 2022
June 27, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – In an important victory for religious liberty, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a high school football coach in Washington State who was fired simply because he “knelt at midfield after games to offer a quite prayer of thanks.” In Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, the Court overturned several lower court decisions and held 6-3 that Coach Kennedy’s First Amendment rights to free speech and free exercise were violated.
June 27, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor today announced another historic opioid settlement for Oklahoma—this time with three opioid distributors, McKesson, Cardinal, and AmerisourceBergen. This settlement will deliver more than $250 million to Oklahoma to combat the opioid epidemic that has deeply impacted the lives of its four million citizens.
June 24, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorney General John O’Connor praised the U.S. Supreme Court for its long-awaited decision today overturning Roe v. Wade. That decision, Dobbs v. Whole Woman’s Health Organization, makes clear that there has never been a fundamental right in the U.S. Constitution to kill unborn children and that Roe was egregiously wrong when it was decided. Now the voices of the people, speaking for themselves and for our unborn children, can once again be heard.
June 24, 2022
“After almost 50 years, the U.S. Supreme Court has wiped one of the most horrifying opinions in American history from the books. It has courageously done so in the face of intimidation, leaks, violence, and even an assassination attempt,” Attorney General O’Connor stated. “Roe not only took away over 60 million lives, it also barred Oklahomans and all other Americans from protecting our unborn children. We should help every woman facing a crisis pregnancy, but not at the cost of the innocent child’s life. This is truly a day for celebration and thanksgiving.”
June 23, 2022
OKLAHOMA COUNTY - Former nursing home employee pleads guilty to felony Abuse by Caretaker and two counts of misdemeanor Verbal Abuse by Caretaker.
June 23, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY - In another key victory for constitutional rights, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a ground-breaking decision today in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. In ruling for the plaintiff gunowners—supported by Oklahoma—the Court held that the Second Amendment protects “an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home.” The Court struck down New York’s law that only permitted public carry when an applicant could demonstrate a “special need” to do so.
June 22, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorney General John O’Connor announced the application period for the 2023 Safe Oklahoma Grant is now open and is encouraging local law enforcement agencies and county sheriff's departments to apply.
June 22, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY - In a pointed letter sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Attorney General John O’Connor and his counterparts in 18 other states urged Garland to take swift action in response to recent terrorist acts against pro-life organizations. General O’Connor called the lack of action intolerable, politically motivated and in violation of Garland’s oath of office.
June 21, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY - The State of Oklahoma prevailed in two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court today, including a major religious liberty victory. In that case, Carson v. Makin, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the First Amendment does not permit a State to discriminate against religious schools when providing public benefits, including funds, to private schools. This is so even if the religious schools are using the benefits for religious purposes.