Stewart v. Stitt

Oklahoma Supreme Court

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Petition Stage

Oklahoma Supreme Court denies petitioners’ request for a prerogative writ blocking the Governor’s decision to end temporary supplement unemployment benefits

August 17, 2021

Click here to view the order.

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief defending Oklahoma Governor’s decision to end temporary supplemental unemployment benefits

July 30, 2021

The coalition amicus brief explains that while the benefits were important earlier in the pandemic, they are now hindering economic recovery by suppressing the labor market. Brett A. Schumate and John M. Gore of Jones Day and the U.S. Chamber’s Litigation Center served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber.

Case Documents

U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief -- Stewart v. Stitt (Oklahoma Supreme Court).pdf

Order -- Stewart v. Stitt (Oklahoma Supreme Court).pdf