Official Statement: Joint Statement on Indian Child Welfare Case Brackeen v. Zinke Ruling

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(Portland, OR, October 8, 2018)—In a decision published by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was declared unconstitutional, jeopardizing the landmark legislation protecting tribal children.

Read the full joint statement here.

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