Indian Child Welfare Act

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…

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…

New federal rule could prevent litigation over Native children in state custodyBy Jennifer Canfield, KTOO - JuneauUnder new federal guidance, it will be…

The first bill to come out of the Legislative special session may be one that streamlines handling of children in state custody. All the testimony…

5/4/16Legislation limiting who can provide sex education moving forwardBy the Associated PressA conference committee has adopted the Senate rewrite of…

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…