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Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

Alex Cameron The final case to be argued before the Supreme Court in its 2021-22 term — and the last of Justice Stephen Breyer’s career — is Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a follow-up to the 2020 McGirt decision with significant implications for public safety in Oklahoma and potentially the entire country.

Hughes Co. Sheriff Says Law Enforcement With Muscogee Nation Is Failing, Withdraws Cross Deputization

Storme Jones Relationships between the tribes and law enforcement have been strained since the McGirt ruling transformed the state's judicial system.

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Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Curtis Killman, Tulsa World Officials with the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations on Thursday praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision nearly two weeks ago to pass on overturning its McGirt ruling and expressed hope that the court would reject one remaining group of challenges by the state to the landmark ruling.

Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

David Prock Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor spoke with News On 6 at 4 this week about the latest developments regarding the United States Supreme Court's ruling on tribal jurisdiction. On Tuesday we were joined by Cherokee Nation Attorney General Sara Hill to discuss how the tribes are reacting to the high court's latest decisions

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

David Prock This spring the United States Supreme Court will take up a question to decide whether the state of Oklahoma has the authority to prosecute Americans of non-native descent who commit crimes against Native American victims on tribal land. It's part of an ongoing legal battle from the state of Oklahoma to get the high court to overturn its original ruling on tribal jurisdiction. Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor joined News On 6 at 4 to talk about the recent developments.

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

News On 6 The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it will take on a case later this year related to Oklahoma's ability to prosecute non-Native Americans' crimes in Native territory.

SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

News On 6 The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it will take on a case later this year related to Oklahoma's ability to prosecute non-Native Americans' crimes in Native territory.

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the state’s case to address the McGirt ruling.

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the state’s case to address the McGirt ruling.

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

David Prock A man who had his murder conviction and life sentence was thrown out because of his tribal status is now charged in federal court. Tulsa County jury convicted Emmitt Graywolf Sam for Johnathan Stephens' death.

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

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Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Jonathan Cooper A federal judge denies the state of Oklahoma's injunction to stop the Interior Department from taking surface mining jurisdiction away from the state on the Muscogee Reservation.

Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Jonathan Cooper A federal judge denies the state of Oklahoma's injunction to stop the Interior Department from taking surface mining jurisdiction away from the state on the Muscogee Reservation.

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Emory Bryan Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an order Monday outlining plans for the tribe to handle hunting regulations and conservation efforts on reservation land.

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Emory Bryan Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an order Monday outlining plans for the tribe to handle hunting regulations and conservation efforts on reservation land.

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Reagan Ledbetter A man has had his conviction and life sentence overturned, after going on a carjacking spree in 2016 and shooting and killing a man during the crime spree. A Tulsa jury found Emmitt Sam guilty of murdering Johnathan Stephens, but now the case has been overturned because Sam is Cherokee, so the state didn’t have jurisdiction, based on last year’s Supreme Court ruling.

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Woman Convicted Of Desecrating A Corpse Has Conviction Overturned By SCOTUS Tribal Ruling

Ashlyn Brothers A woman convicted of desecrating the corpse of a woman in a casket has had her conviction and sentence dismissed based on the federal ruling on tribal jurisdiction. The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma says Shaynna Sims is not in federal custody.

Tulsa Woman Convicted Of Desecrating A Corpse Has Conviction Overturned By SCOTUS Tribal Ruling

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Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Tulsa World: Cherokee, Chickasaw Tribal Officials On Reservation Issue: It's Time To Move On

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

Cherokee Nation Attorney General Discusses McGirt Ruling's Impact On Tribes

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

Oklahoma Attorney General Addresses Legal Battle Over Supreme Court's McGirt Decision

SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

SCOTUS To Take Up Question Related To State's Authority To Prosecute Non-Natives In Native Territory

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Address McGirt Ruling

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Man Charged In Federal Court After Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Federal Judge Denies Oklahoma Injunction To Stop Federal Mining Jurisdiction On Tribal Lands

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Order Addressing Tribal Hunting After State Compact's Expiration

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Man's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence Overturned Due To Tribal Status

Tulsa Woman Convicted Of Desecrating A Corpse Has Conviction Overturned By SCOTUS Tribal Ruling

Tulsa Woman Convicted Of Desecrating A Corpse Has Conviction Overturned By SCOTUS Tribal Ruling