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The flag flies at half-staff at the Supreme Court on the morning after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Supreme Court seems divided in Indian Country case

By Indian Country TodayApr 28, 2022
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2020, file photo the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue _ whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Supreme Court takes another look at McGirt issues

By Kolby KickingWomanApr 26, 2022
Kelsey Cooper holds a sign and argues with the panel to address post-McGirt concerns on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla. The panel ended early as frustration grew among audience members with the panel. The U.S. Supreme Court case McGirt v. Oklahoma, found that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation had remained a reservation after Oklahoma became a state, despite the fact that those lands had been parceled off and sold to private owners. (Michael Noble Jr./Tulsa World via AP)
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Oklahoma appeal in McGirt case set

By The Associated PressMar 16, 2022
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt gestures during a news conference concerning the state's compact with the Oklahoma Tribes for gambling during a news conference Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Oklahoma City. Stitt and the tribes are locked in an impasse over whether the 15-year agreements that give the tribes the exclusive rights to operate casinos in Oklahoma expire on Jan. 1. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma governor knocks McGirt ruling

By Cherokee PhoenixFeb 11, 2022
Kelsey Cooper holds a sign and argues with the panel to address post-McGirt concerns on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla. The panel ended early as frustration grew among audience members with the panel. The U.S. Supreme Court case McGirt v. Oklahoma, found that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation had remained a reservation after Oklahoma became a state, despite the fact that those lands had been parceled off and sold to private owners. (Michael Noble Jr./Tulsa World via AP)
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Ruling stands, McGirt not to be overturned

By Kolby KickingWomanJan 27, 2022
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2020, file photo the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue _ whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case that might limit McGirt

By The Associated PressJan 21, 2022
Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police gather at the River Spirit Casino in preparation for collaborative efforts with the Tulsa Police Department to respond to citizen demonstrations after the killing of George Floyd. (Photo by Jason Salsman/Muscogee Nation)
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Tribal law enforcement officials say McGirt strengthening public safety

By Gaylord NewsNov 3, 2021
Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chairman Joseph T. Byrd. (Photo courtesy of Quapaw Nation)
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Quapaw Nation land affirmed as Indian Country

By Gaylord NewsOct 22, 2021
In this Aug. 18, 2020 file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt answers a question during a news conference at the Central Oklahoma PPE distribution warehouse Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma had the fifth highest rate of newly reported coronavirus cases last week, according to a report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force report released Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, and the task force is again recommending a statewide mandate require masks. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Panel recommends 5 new federal judgeships for Oklahoma

By The Associated PressSep 29, 2021
Oklahoma. Supreme Court. McGirt v. Oklahoma. Carpenter v. Murphy. Sharp v. Murphy.
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Oklahoma tribes, governor still at odds over McGirt

By Kolby KickingWomanSep 5, 2021
John O'Connor is sworn in as Oklahoma's new attorney general by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice M. John Kane IV at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Friday, July 23, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Kevin Stitt's Facebook page)
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New Oklahoma AG wants to overturn major tribal ruling

By The Associated PressAug 6, 2021
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt gestures during a news conference concerning the state's compact with the Oklahoma Tribes for gambling during a news conference Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Oklahoma City. Stitt and the tribes are locked in an impasse over whether the 15-year agreements that give the tribes the exclusive rights to operate casinos in Oklahoma expire on Jan. 1. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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McGirt forum shut down early due to backlash

By The Associated PressJul 14, 2021