'As we move forward addressing longstanding broken promises, this decision will serve as a marker to ensure the federal government honors its promises to Native Nation,' said Rep. Deb Haaland…
'We applaud the Supreme Court’s ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which holds that the Creek Nation’s treaty territory boundaries remain intact," the Chickasaw Nation said.
'We are reviewing the decision carefully and stand ready to work with both tribal and state officials to ensure stability and consistency in applying law that brings all criminals to…
'I agree with Justice Gorsuch’s opinion today that the United States government should be held to its treaty obligations, and its word,' said Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr., of the Cherokee…
'The Supreme Court reaffirmed today that when the United States makes promises, the courts will keep those promises,' said attorney Ian Heath Gershengorn.
'The Supreme Court today kept the United States’ sacred promise to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of a protected reservation,' the tribe said in a statement.
Through treaty, the United States 'solemnly guarantied' the Muscogee (Creek) Nation their reservation as a 'permanent home' for the tribe and its citizens.
'We have a shared commitment to maintaining public safety and long-term economic prosperity for the Nations and Oklahoma,' a joint tribal-statement reads.
'This decision is a landmark victory for Indian Country, upholding the United States’ treaty obligations to the Creek Nation of Oklahoma and treaty Tribes across the country,' said Sen. Tom…
'As Oklahoma’s United States Attorneys, we are confident tribal, state, local, and federal law enforcement will work together to continue providing exceptional public safety under this new ruling by the…
