Supreme Court Miniseries: Tribal Rights in the 21st Century
Last Spring, the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) with a 7-2 decision in Brackeen v. Haaland. The majority opinion in that case, written by Justice Barrett,...more
American Indian tribes hold an exceptional legal status within the United States. As semi-sovereign entities, tribes have various rights, including enacting legislation, maintaining an independent judiciary, and governing...more