Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is celebrating two decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday because they bolster cases where the AG is defending Oklahoma law in federal court.
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s law restricting “gender transition” surgeries and chemical treatments for minors in the United States v. Skrmetti lawsuit. That case is expected to influence the Fowler v. Stitt case before the Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. That law restricts changing the recording of a person’s sex on an official birth certificate.
The other High Court decision came from the Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic lawsuit. That decision is likely to impact the reconsideration of Oklahoma’s Title X case, Oklahoma v. HHS. That stems from a Biden Administration denial of millions in Title X funding to Oklahoma because the state would not provide abortion referrals. This case is being reviewed by the Tenth Circuit Court, as well.
“I am very pleased with these recent Supreme Court rulings, which represent significant victories for the constitutional principle of States’ Rights,” said Drummond. “The Court has provided crucial clarity on issues that directly affect Oklahoma’s ability to govern according to our values. I will continue fighting to uphold the U.S. Constitution and defend our God-given rights.”
“The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that states have the constitutional authority to make significant policy decisions without regard to the whims of outside interests,” added Drummond. “These rulings strengthen Oklahoma’s position in defending our laws and policies that reflect the will of our citizens.”
