The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday heard oral arguments in the Oneida Nation's eviction case.

Four families want the court to prevent the tribe from removing them and destroying their homes. The tribe says the homes are unsafe.

A federal judge declined to get involved in the dispute, citing tribal immunity. But the families say they have federal-based rights under the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968.

The families also say they are being unfairly targeted for speaking out against the tribal leadership. One of those targeted for removal is Maisie Shenandoah, the aunt of nation representative Ray Halbritter.

Get the Story:
Court hears arguments in Oneida eviction (AP 3/3)

Recent Court Ruling:
Shenandoah v. Halbritter (August 8, 2003)

Relevant Links:
Oneidas for Democracy - http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org
Oneida Nation - http://www.oneida-nation.net

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