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Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. called the ruling a major win for all tribes. "To have the law upheld as constitutional is very impactful to means we can continue to do the good work that we must all do under the Indian Child Welfare Act," Hoskin said.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. says the upholding of the Indian Child Welfare Act is a historic moment for Native people and that the challenge was a broad attack on tribal sovereignty.

TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation officials explained to the tribe’s council that within its 14-county reservation, the United Keetoowah Band has no law enforcement authority and that UKB Lighthorse attempts to respond to calls and make traffic stops are not within the...