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\u201cLast week\u2019s historic Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma was pivotal for its recognition of tribal sovereignty and the perpetual sanctity of treaties with tribal nations. As the decision states, \u2018The most authoritative evidence of the Creek\u2019s relationship to the land lies \u2026 in the treaties and statutes that promised the land to the Tribe in the first place.\u2019 Pursuant to this ruling, the policy of the federal government \u2013 specifically that of the U.S. Congress \u2013 ought to be to respect the promises made to the Creek, and to all of the other tribal nations across the country, who were promised permanent homes. In the words of Justice Gorsuch, \u2018We hold the government to its word.\u2019\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 NCAI President Fawn Sharp NCAI\u2019s mission is to fully protect and support the sovereignty of every tribal government across the country. As such, we will strongly oppose any and all legislation that diminishes the sovereignty, jurisdiction, or treaty rights of tribal nations that are affirmed in the United States Constitution, statutes, and judicial opinions, including in the Supreme Court\u2019s historic McGirt<\/em> decision. 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 action.<\/p>\n NCAI\u2019s mission is to fully protect and support the sovereignty of every tribal government across the country. Read our statement on legislative efforts to diminish tribal sovereignty in #Oklahoma<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/QncpWq2Vps<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fwMKKkGkcY<\/a><\/p>\n — National Congress of American Indians (@NCAI1944) July 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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