Oklahoma attorney general abruptly announces resignation; his office is sorting out tribal case decision
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced his resignation Wednesday a day after the Oklahoman submitted questions to him about an affair with a state employee.
In a statement, Hunter referred to “personal matters” becoming public that will be a distraction to the office of the attorney general, report the Oklahoman, the Associated Press and the New York Times.
“The office of attorney general is one of the most important positions in state government,” Hunter said. “I cannot allow a personal issue to overshadow the vital work the attorneys, agents and support staff do on behalf of Oklahomans.”
The 1866 borders of five civilized tribes in Oklahoma.After the Supreme Court’s ruling last year McGill v OklahomaThe Oklahoma court concluded that these
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