The Religious Liberty Clinic hosted a panel discussion on the Clinic's work representing St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School and the oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond. The case challenges the exclusion of schools of all faiths from a program that supports privately operated charter schools in Oklahoma.
In 2023, Catholic leaders in Oklahoma formed St. Isidore to bring a new school to families across the state, particularly in areas without access to Catholic education. St. Isidore was approved to join the more than 30 privately operated charter schools offering diverse learning options in the state. The school was set to open for the 2024-25 academic year until Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed suit to block it, stating it violated both the state and U.S. Constitutions.
After the Oklahoma Supreme Court sided with Drummond, the U.S. Supreme Court took up the case to review the constitutionality of that decision. Panelists discussed the background information on the case and held a Q and A with students.
Panelists Included:
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Professor John Meiser – Director, Religious Liberty Clinic
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Michael Scaperlanda – Chancellor, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
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Michael McGinley – Partner, Dechert LLP
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Professor Nicole Garnett – Notre Dame Law School