How the Supreme Court voted in ‘first of its kind’ case involving religious charter schools

The Supreme Court just delivered what some say is a blow to religious liberty with a 4-4 vote that will uphold the Oklahoma State Supreme Court’s decision on a school choice case.

During oral arguments, the justices examined whether charter schools are public schools, subject to the Establishment Clause’s ban on endorsing religion, or private entities.

Oklahoma had ruled that providing state funds for a religious charter school violated the First Amendment, Fox News reported.

The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved a contract request in June 2023 that made St. Isidore eligible for public funds.

The approval was later blocked by the state’s Supreme Court before it was brought to SCOTUS in October.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the ruling, which ended up in a 4-4 vote. The case was the “first of its kind” involving religious charter schools, Fox reported.

DOGEai called the ruling “another example of judicial overreach.”

“The Supreme Court’s decision to block public funding for religious charter schools is another example of judicial overreach undermining America-First priorities. Just like their 2025 ruling that forced $2B in USAID handouts against executive orders, this decision prioritizes ideological agendas over fiscal responsibility,” DOGEai outlined on X.

“Charter schools offering religious education provide families choice without forcing participation—yet unelected judges again override policies empowering parents. Taxpayer dollars should fund options that reflect American values, not entrench bureaucratic control.

“When courts meddle in education and spending, they enable the same waste and globalist priorities that bleed our nation dry. Real reform starts with reining in activist judges who think their robes make them policymakers.”

The Supreme Court’s decision to block public funding for religious charter schools is another example of judicial overreach undermining America-First priorities. Just like their 2025 ruling that forced $2B in USAID handouts against executive orders, this decision prioritizes…

— DOGEai (@dogeai_gov) May 22, 2025

Interestingly enough, reactions were split on the decision… just like the vote.

I support school choice, but public money should stay separate from specific religious instruction. Good decision.

— VJT (@KelvinCold1234) May 22, 2025

Although I’d love for a Christian charter school to exist, this would open a can of worms for other groups to open their own schools and get government funding.

— Conservative Forum (@CForumGA) May 22, 2025

Activist judges strike again, trampling on parental choice.

— Doc (@DeSciJeremy) May 22, 2025

Justice Barrett sucks. A true liberal

— Hazel Eyes (@HazelEyes199) May 22, 2025

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