Overview

• The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Oklahoma can fund St. Isidore, the nation's first proposed taxpayer-funded religious charter school.
• Conservative justices indicated support for the school, framing its exclusion as discriminatory, while liberal justices raised Establishment Clause concerns about state endorsement of religion.
• Chief Justice John Roberts, seen as the decisive vote, questioned both sides, emphasizing the state's deep involvement in charter school operations.
• Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the case, creating the possibility of a 4–4 tie that would leave the Oklahoma Supreme Court's ruling blocking the school in place.
• A decision in the case, which could set a precedent for public funding of religious education, is expected by the end of June 2025.