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June 16, 2023

Supreme Court Affirms Indian Child Welfare Act in Major Victory for Tribal Sovereignty 
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The Supreme Court has upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act in a ruling
that protects Native children from being removed from their tribal
communities for adoption or foster care in non-Native homes. In a 7-2
ruling, Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected an argument from
Republican-led states and white families who argued the system is based
on race, writing, "In sum, Congress's power to legislate with respect to
Indians is well established and broad." Indigenous leaders are
celebrating Thursday's ruling, saying the 1978 law helps to preserve
their families, traditions and cultures. After headlines, we'll speak
with Rebecca Nagle, Cherokee writer, award-winning journalist and host
of "This Land" podcast. 


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