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U.S. Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta (June 29, 2022)
The U.S. Supreme Court released a long-awaited decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a contentious case affecting tribal sovereignty. 
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed decades of precedent, with a new conservative majority denying women the constitutional right to an abortion.
A closely-divided decision confirms the right of two tribes to offer certain types of gaming in Texas, free of state interference.
The decision appears to demonstrate an increasing capacity from the Supreme Court to analyze questions of tribal sovereignty in a balanced and fair manner.
The days of state governments claiming special authority over Indian Country appear to be numbered, with the nation’s highest court issuing another favorable ruling for tribal interests.
Supreme Court winds down big term with first Indian law ruling (June 14, 2022)
The nation’s highest court is winding down a highly controversial term with a ruling hailed by advocates for Native women, the first of three decisions being anticipated in Indian Country. 
An unprecedented leak from the nation’s highest court is coming amid extreme uncertainty for tribes and their sovereign rights.
A case of child neglect in Indian Country has become the subject of a hot-button dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court.
SCOTUSBlog: Supreme Court tackles bingo and tribal sovereignty (February 23, 2022)
A View from the Courtroom is an inside look at oral arguments and opinion announcements unfolding in real time. 
SCOTUSBlog: Supreme Court takes action in COVID-19 vaccine cases (January 14, 2022)
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations reaching a new record high, the U.S. Supreme Court put the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers on hold, while litigation continues over its legality. 
The nation’s highest court is running into snags that have plagued other institutions grappling with the ongoing health crisis.
Alaska Native corporations will finally be able to receive COVID-19 funds after the nation’s highest court ruled in their favor in one of the most heated Indian law and policy disputes in decades.
The nation’s highest court has taken up its first Indian law case of the term, with ensuring public safety on reservations at the forefront.
U.S. Supreme Court sets oral argument in ‘bad men’ treaty rights case (February 4, 2021)
Tribal nations were concerned about “bad men” when they negotiated treaties. Will the U.S. Supreme Court uphold those promises? 
Supreme Court accepts first Indian law case in new conservative era (November 23, 2020)
For the second time in as many years, the U.S. Supreme Court will be taking up a case that impacts the treaty rights of the Crow Tribe. 
Cronkite News: Indian health care law in hands of nation’s highest court (November 17, 2020)
Native leaders are keeping close watch on the Supreme Court battle over whether to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act, a move many say could devastate health care in Indian Country. 
COVID-19 funding dispute heads to Trump’s Supreme Court (November 3, 2020)
With the nation’s highest court stacked with even more conservative justices, tribes are once again paying close attention to a COVID-19 funding dispute they thought was over. 
Rep. Markwayne Mullin: A historic pick for the Supreme Court (November 2, 2020)
Amy Coney Barrett is exceptionally well-qualified and a great choice to serve on the highest court in the land. 
Rep. Tom Cole: The right person for the Supreme Court (November 2, 2020)
American history was made when Amy Coney Barrett was officially confirmed to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. 
The nation’s highest court now has six justices — out of nine — who were nominated by a Republican president.
Cronkite News: Vulnerable Republican pledges vote for Supreme Court nominee (October 22, 2020)
With her fate in the hands of voters, Sen. Martha McSally (R-Arizona) left little doubt about the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s to the nation’s highest court. 
The fate of the Indian health care system is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case where not even the Trump administration is defending the trust and treaty responsibility to tribes and their citizens.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is wrapping up a confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary continues questioning of Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sen. Udall: Indian health care at risk with Supreme Court nominee (October 13, 2020)
Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), the vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, is taking aim at Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. 
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is resuming a confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
“Indigenous people have faced and rose above insurmountable challenges,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) as she highlighted the issues at stake with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is holding a confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Indian Country Today: Fate of Indian Child Welfare Act up to federal courts (October 12, 2020)
Indian Child Welfare Act advocates are raising questions about President Trump’s pick to the nation’s highest court, whose religious background and adoptions are at issue. 
Supreme Court opens new session amid COVID-19 and controversy (October 6, 2020)
Amid growing uncertainty due to COVID-19, the U.S. Supreme Court opened its latest term as Republicans remain intent on confirming a conservative judge with virtually no experience in Indian law to the nation’s highest judicial body.
“I believe that Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation would have dangerous implications for Indian Country,” said Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
It’s been over six months since Congress set aside $8 billion in COVID-19 relief for Indian Country. The battle over the funds is still not over.
Republicans rush to confirm Supreme Court nominee ahead of election (September 28, 2020)
Republicans are rushing to confirm a federal judge with virtually no experience in Indian law to the U.S. Supreme Court in order to give Donald Trump and their party a win ahead of the hotly contested election.
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