All posts tagged "Oklahoma"
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Emma Von Zeipel | June 28, 2017
Man Arrested for Driving His Car Into Ten Commandments Display at Arkansas Capitol
This isn't the first time he's been arrested for crashing into a religious display.
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Anneliese Mahoney | April 23, 2017
Cherokee Nation Sues Opioid Providers and Pharmacies
The community has filed a lawsuit against six companies.
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Anneliese Mahoney | November 20, 2016
New Overtime Rules Will Go into Effect in December
Prepare for some notable changes.
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Bryan White | October 31, 2016
Oklahoma Manhunt Concludes with Final Shootout
A week long story comes to a close.
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Emma Von Zeipel | September 23, 2016
Tulsa Officer Charged With Manslaughter in Terence Crutcher’s Death
Officer Betty Shelby has been released on a bond pending prosecution.
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Emma Von Zeipel | May 21, 2016
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Criminalize Abortions
The bill went too far.
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Julia Bryant | May 2, 2016
Oklahoma Court: It Isn’t Rape if She is Too Intoxicated
Intoxication can't lead to consent.
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Julia Bryant | April 25, 2016
Bill To Revoke Licenses of Doctors Performing Abortions Passes Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma is cracking down on abortion in the state.
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Dorsey Hill | December 16, 2015
The Power of Justice: A Guilty Verdict for Daniel Holtzclaw
Rape culture and race both played a role.
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Toni Keddell | June 3, 2015
SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Muslim Women Against Abercrombie over Hijab
One huge victory in the battle for workplace equality.
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Chelsey D. Goff | March 16, 2015
ICYMI: Best of the Week
ICYMI: check out the top three stories from Law Street.
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 14, 2015
Expelled Fraternity May Sue University of Oklahoma
A fraternity disbanded for its bigotry and racism at the University of Oklahoma is weighing its legal options.
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Anneliese Mahoney | February 22, 2015
Oklahoma Wants to Test Marrying Couples for STDs
An Oklahoma bill would require couples filing for a marriage license to also submit to STD testing in...
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Anneliese Mahoney | February 19, 2015
Will AP History Become a Thing of the Past in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma lawmakers are moving ahead with a bill that would eliminate AP history classes because they don't agree...
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Alexis Evans | January 26, 2015
Legal Marijuana: The Fastest Growing Industry in America
As more states legalize marijuana, the industry has been growing like crazy.
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Marisa Mostek | January 20, 2015
The Dumbest Laws in the United States: America’s Heartland
Check out some of the dumbest laws in the United States, courtesy of Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
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Katherine Fabian | January 9, 2015
Dumb Laws Fashion Edition: Hide Your Hoodies
In a questionable public safety development, Oklahoma passed a new law banning hoodies.
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Anneliese Mahoney | December 29, 2014
ICYMI: Best of the Week
It's still the holiday season, and during this time of the year it's easy to forget to check...
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Anneliese Mahoney | December 22, 2014
Nebraska and Oklahoma Sue Colorado Over Marijuana Legalization
Two states are suing Colorado because of the impact of legal marijuana.
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Anneliese Mahoney | August 26, 2014
Risky Idea Alert: Arming Teachers in School
In an era when it seems like there's constantly a story about a shooting on school grounds, we're...
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Trevor Smith | July 30, 2014
Africa Gets Screwed Over Once Again by the White Man
A 19-year-old Oklahoma teen admitted to raping and molesting young girls and boys on a missionary trip to...
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Eric Essagof | June 12, 2014
Lethal Injection Crisis in America: How States Are Solving the Problem
Due to lethal injection crisis in America--the dwindling access to typical lethal injection drugs-- states across the nation...
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Anneliese Mahoney | May 30, 2014
IQ Requirements for Death Penalty to Change Due to SCOTUS Ruling
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court overturned a Florida law that used a strict IQ cutoff point...
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Dennis Futoryan | May 22, 2014
SCOTUS Steps Up Amid Execution Controversy
Justice Samuel Alito stayed the execution of Missouri death row inmate Russell Bucklew this week in a rare...
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Anneliese Mahoney | December 3, 2013
Adultery in the US: Do You Know the Laws?
In my search for a news story today, I came across what looked like an interesting topic. A...