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Supreme Court rules for adoption law that aims to preserve Native American tribal families

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Nov 08

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LISTEN: Supreme Court likely to uphold adoption law intended to protect Native American families

The justices heard more than three hours of arguments in a broad challenge to theĀ Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in 1978 to address concerns that Native children were being separated from their families and placed in non-Native Homes.

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Supreme Court hears case challenging who can adopt Indigenous children

As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Indigenous Child Welfare Act, many Native Americans anxiously await the outcome. The law governs the removal of Native American children from their homes and where they are subsequently placed. It's an…

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In 5-4 Vote, Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision of the Voting Rights Act

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Supreme Court Hears Custody Case for Child of Native American Descent

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