ICWA

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday, February 28, that it will hear several cases challenging the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA. The law was passed in 1978 in response to the disproportionate removal of Native children from their homes, families and communities.

The state of Texas, four Tribes and several parents filed petitions to ask the Supreme Court to review whether the Indian Child Welfare Act is…

The award-winning podcast “This Land” returns for a second season. This one examines the legal attacks on a 40-plus-year old federal law meant to protect…

A lawsuit challenging the Indian Child Welfare Act received a split decision in federal appeals court on April 6, 2021. The law, the lawsuit and the split…

A Washington state Supreme Court decision could mean a legal victory for Native communities in terms of child welfare cases.Washington Supreme Court ruled…

In Washington State Supreme Court, an Alaska Native Tribe and others are challenging a decision in a child custody case. According to court documents, in…

Conference Committee, House and Senate scheduled to meet FridayRepresentatives of the state House and Senate serving on the Legislative Conference…

Gov. Bill Walker, rally-goers urge Legislative vote on Medicaid expansionGovernor Bill Walker spoke at a rally Thursday in favor of Medicaid expansion…

Tununak v state of Alaska is "potentially explosive"Yesterday, the state Department of Law asked the Alaska Supreme Court for more time in a case tribes…

State asks Alaska Supreme Court for a 30-day extension in Tununak vs. State of Alaska caseThe state today [Monday] asked the Alaska Supreme Court for more…