Supreme Court Deadlocks on Oklahoma Religious Charter School Case, Letting Ban Stand

The U.S. Supreme Court delivers a pivotal, yet inconclusive, decision on a controversial case involving the nation's first attempt to publicly fund a religious charter school. In a rare 4-4 split vote issued Thursday, the high court fails to reach a majority ruling, allowing a lower court decision that blocks the school’s opening to remain in effect. The deadlock comes after Justice Amy Coney Barrett recuses herself, leaving eight justices to deliberate the fate of the proposed Catholic virtual school in Oklahoma.

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