Muscogee Nation Supreme Court won't remove judge from post

Thursday, March 3, 2011  

The highest court of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma is refusing to remove a judge from his post.

The tribe's National Council has passed resolutions to remove District Judge Patrick Moore. But the tribe's Supreme Court said Moore will remain on the bench until a replacement is nominated and confirmed.

Principal Chief A.D. Ellis nominated Moore for another term but the council voted against it. The council also voted against two other candidates.

The council also tried to dissolve Moore's court and replace it with a new system. Ellis vetoed the resolution and was upheld by the tribal courts.

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