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The leaders of the Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations on Monday announced their support for federal legislation that would permit the two tribes to compact with the state on criminal jurisdictional matters in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's McGirt decision. Cherokee...

“This legislation will empower our tribe to compact with the state on the prosecution of certain criminal cases, so that we can ensure criminals can receive proper justice, without compromising on our sovereignty,” Hoskin said Monday. “Compacting is an important tool...

During a press conference held on Tuesday, Cherokee Nation Attorney General Sara Hill said the tribal nation has been preparing for the number of cases it must take on after the court's decision. She made it clear that the tribal nation is taking to ensure public...