Supreme Court Rules Swath of Oklahoma Is Native American Land
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(Worthy News) – Nearly half of Oklahoma remains a Native American reservation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday, in a case that could have major consequences for how some crimes are prosecuted in the state.
In the 5-4 decision written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the court held that only tribes and the federal government can prosecute Native Americans for certain crimes committed in a large chunk of the eastern half of the state.
The decision effectively erases Oklahoma’s claims to jurisdiction over tribal members there. [ Source: VOA News (Read More…) ]
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