The Cherokee Nation's highest court issued a temporary restraining order that bars the tribe's economic development enterprise spending money on an advertising campaign.
Tribal leaders approved the $750,000 ad campaign but tribal member Phillip Carey said the expenditure by Cherokee Nation Enterprises violates the Cherokee constitution. A hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday to discuss the lawsuit.
The campaign touts the economic impact of Cherokee businesses.
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Cherokee court halts $750,000 ad campaign
(The Oklahoman 5/25)
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Cherokee Nation court halts $750K ad campaign
Thursday, May 25, 2006
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