ICWA Affirmed, But Indian Country Trepidation Remains

The U.S. Supreme Court made headlines with its decision in Haaland v. Brackeen, a case that has kept all of Indian Country holding its breath in anticipation. In a historic 7-2 decision, the Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in support of tribal sovereignty, although many Tribal attorneys remain concerned.

Procopio Native American Law Partner Ted Griswold and Native American Practice Intern Molly Gunther offer a detailed analysis of the case, what may come next, and what tribes should do now in this timely new article.