The Supreme Court has ruled that the former Creek (Muscogee) land in Oklahoma is, at least for criminal law purposes, still tribal land.
Where will this lead? There are many possible complications, and it could affect most of eastern Oklahoma.
The majority opinion was written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the dissent by Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Blog entry by Allan Wall, published July 20th, 2020, on US Incorporated.
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