Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Recusal from an Upcoming Oklahoma Charter Case Could
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from a case concerning St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which planned to operate in Oklahoma despite constitutional concerns about church and state separation.
- Nicole Stelle Garnett expressed concern that Barrett's recusal could lead to a 4-4 tie in the Supreme Court, maintaining the ruling of the Oklahoma court.
- The Trump administration filed a brief supporting St. Isidore, arguing that a state cannot force schools or students to choose between religious exercise and government funding.
- Garnett believes the outcome could significantly impact the future of charter schools and religious education in America.
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This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. This story was co-published with The Guardian. In 2020, when Amy Coney Barrett came before the Senate for confirmation to the U.S. Supr...


Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Recusal from an Upcoming Oklahoma Charter Case Could
Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending.
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