Tulsa reformed its government structure after a 1980s lawsuit. Now, some are concerned about how a Voting Rights Act decision could impact Black representation.
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Supreme Court to consider birthright citizenship case. How would it affect Oklahoma?
If it holds, Trump’s executive order would end birthright citizenship. More than 52,300 U.S. citizen children in Oklahoma live with at least one parent without legal status.
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Oklahoma asks SCOTUS to ignore Muscogee citizen tax dispute or ‘revisit McGirt’ ruling
Attorneys for Oklahoma’s Tax Commission are asking the US Supreme Court not to hear the tax dispute of a Muscogee Nation citizen. But if they do, they should “revisit” the landmark McGirt ruling.
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Mayor Nichols pushes back as governor seeks to thwart agreement with Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to toss Tulsa’s agreement giving the nation jurisdiction over misdemeanors involving tribal citizens.