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Native America Calling: The new limits on challenging federal actions

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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The new limits on challenging federal actions

The U.S. Supreme Court didn’t rule on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, a legal challenge closely watched by Native Americans.

But their related decision in that case significantly changes the current practice in how all Americans can keep the federal government, corporations, and others from continuing actions with questionable constitutionality.

Tune in to review what’s at stake in the fight over birthright citizenship and how the high court’s ruling preventing further nationwide injunctions will alter how lawyers tackle Native issues from now on.

Also, learn about a legal settlement in Montana that aims to ensure schools adequately teach Native American history.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading “Since 1868 Rule of Law” in reference to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as the U.S. Supreme Court hears a dispute involving birthright citizenship on May 15, 2025. Photo: Victoria Pickering

Guests on Native America Calling

Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians), law professor at the University of Michigan Law School and author of the “Turtle Talk” law and policy blog

Danny Chrisney (Maya Q’eqchi’ descent), managing attorney of Wilner and O’Reilly office in Phoenix, Arizona

Lenny Powell (member of Hopland Band of Pomo Indians), staff attorney for Native American Rights Fund

Mark Carter (Citizen Potawatomi Nation), attorney for Native American Rights Fund