Attorney general joins lawsuit against Oklahoma governor over unlawful gaming compacts
Oklahoma's Attorney General has joined a lawsuit against the state governor, alleging that unauthorized tribal gaming compacts have resulted in financial losses
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced his support for a lawsuit against Governor Kevin Stitt over the "unlawful" gambling compacts Stitt enacted with several Native tribes.
The Attorney General claims that these compacts resulted in significant financial losses for the state, due to ongoing legal disputes and a lack of legislative authority behind the agreements.
Drummond argues that these actions have damaged relations with tribal organizations and have led to squandering state resources.
The incident has prompted lawmakers to consider removing the governor's authority in negotiating tribal gambling compacts.