July 2020 – U.S. Supreme Court Archive

Keith Harper: McGirt is a chance for greater tribal-state cooperation

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Keith Harper, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and former U.S. Ambassador, offer his take on efforts to address the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill announced an Executive Order establishing the Mvskoke Reservation Protection Commission.

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton

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Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation said 'there is no reason to rush' legislation to address the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma.

National Congress of American Indians

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NCAI is aware of a legislative effort currently underway in Congress to disestablish or terminate the reservations of certain tribal nations in Oklahoma, and we will aggressively oppose this baseless…

The most significant Indian Law case of the century: McGirt v. Oklahoma

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The Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is pleased to present a panel on McGirt v. Oklahoma on July 23, 2020.

Principal Chief David Hill of Muscogee (Creek) Nation

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'Why do you #StandWithMvskoke?' asks Chief David Hill of Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation

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Sens. Jim Inhofe (R) and James Lankford (R), along with Representatives Kevin Hern (R), Markwayne Mullin (R), Frank Lucas (R), Tom Cole (R) and Kendra Horn (D), released a statement…

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of Cherokee Nation

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Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation issued the following statement in connection with the formation of The Oklahoma Commission on Cooperative Sovereignty by Governor Kevin Stitt (R).

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter (R)

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Attorney General Mike Hunter released a statement after the Muscogee (Creek) Nation withdrew from the agreement in principle for proposed federal legislation.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R)

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Governor Kevin Stitt announcing the formation of The Oklahoma Commission on Cooperative Sovereignty in light of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in McGirt v. Oklahoma and Sharp v. Murphy.

Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation and Choctaw Nation

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The leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations have been, and continue to be, committed to discussing the parameters of the historic Supreme Court decision in the McGirt case.

Jenner & Block

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Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that a team of six leading lawyers in Native American law and two government relations specialists have joined the firm, significantly expanding the…

Muscogee (Creek), Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Seminole Nations

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The Muscogee (Creek), Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Seminole Nations announced today an agreement-in-principle to formalize the positions they share with the State of Oklahoma regarding future legislation following the Supreme…

Choctaw Nation Chief Batton Special Report: McGirt vs Oklahoma

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'The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in McGirt versus Oklahoma is important for the Creek Nation and the other five civilized tribes of Oklahoma,' says Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation.