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ICWA
June 15, 2023
Matt Ford
Neil Gorsuch Tries to Save Indian Law From the Supreme Court
The conservative justice helped the tribes win while also speaking to future jurisprudence.
November 9, 2022
Matt Ford
The Future of Tribal Sovereignty Is in the Supreme Court’s Hands
The high court catches a case that’s both dizzyingly complicated and relatively simple: Are tribal governments a legitimate part of the U.S. constitutional order?
October 6, 2021
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court Could Save Tribal Sovereignty—or Demolish It
The Roberts court may have no choice but to resolve a sprawling case that threatens the Indian Child Welfare Act and the legal regime that has supported Native people.
August 23, 2019
Nick Martin
Indian Country Fights to Protect Its Children and Preserve Its Sovereignty
As important as it is for Native families, the battle over the Indian Child Welfare Act is about much more than just the kids.
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