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\r\n<\/p>\r\nThe following is the text of a May 10, 2021, press release from Chickasaw Nation<\/a> Governor Bill Anoatubby and Cherokee Nation<\/a> Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. in connection with proposed legislation that would authorize the tribes to enter into tribal-state compacts to address on criminal jurisdiction on their respective reservations in Oklahoma.<\/em>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Acting on long-standing calls for progressive legislation, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said today they support narrow federal legislation that would authorize Tribal-State compacting on criminal subject matter jurisdiction. The announcement marks a step forward in potential intergovernmental cooperation following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma<\/em><\/a>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Tribal leaders made clear their expectation that any federal legislation would be based on the core principle of self-determination and be designed to empower Tribal-State problem solving with respect to their shared mission of the public\u2019s safety and effective law enforcement.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\nThe Chickasaw Nation leadership team has worked diligently to ensure we are prepared to meet our expanded criminal justice responsibilities, both now and for generations to come.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\nOur Lighthorse Police continue to enforce the law, working in close partnership with allied State, Federal, and local agencies, and our prosecutors continue to bring criminals to justice. Since the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals applied the McGirt<\/em> decision to the Chickasaw Nation reservation on March 11, our prosecutors have brought approximately 225 new criminal cases in Chickasaw Nation District Court and worked with Federal prosecutors to ensure appropriate Federal charges are brought in scores more cases.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\nFor years, we have worked in close partnership with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to protect and serve all the residents of our area. Cross-deputations and other agreements among federal, state and local partners support the efforts of all the brave men and women who maintain law and order in the 13 counties that make up the Chickasaw Nation.\r\n\r\n \r\n <\/p>\r\nWe remain partners with allied agencies, united by our commitment to public safety. That will not change.\r\n\r\n \r\n <\/p>\r\nTogether, we have the tools we need to address the challenges of serving every individual who calls this area home. The most important thing we can do right now is work together to ensure that justice is served and that we, the people who live here as neighbors, friends and partners are safe. United by a common mission, we have made tremendous progress. Working together, we have the ability to continue protecting and serving our families, friends and neighbors for generations to come.\u201d\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n