In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court recently ruled to limit the Chevron deference, a doctrine that has long granted federal agencies significant power to interpret laws. We are celebrating this ruling as a step towards reducing government bureaucracy and restoring accountability. Among the most impacted by this decision are Native American tribes, who have historically faced numerous hurdles due…
As members of the Native Americans for Sovereignty and Preservation (NASP), we are deeply committed to defending and preserving Native American rights and sovereignty. Today, we want to express our gratitude and respect for a figure who has consistently upheld the knowledge of tribal law within the highest court of the United States – Justice Neil Gorsuch. Justice Gorsuch, nominated…
We applaud the concurring opinion of Justices Barrett, Roberts, Sotomayor, Kagan, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Jackson in the recent Supreme Court decision of HAALAND v. BRACKEEN. Their collective wisdom and insight added depth to the Court’s decision, providing a nuanced understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Justice Barrett delivered the opinion of the Court. She emphasized the importance of the ICWA in…
