Chief Reflects on the Impact of McGirt Ruling, Five Years Later
The Chief remembers the ruling five years ago that changed the way sovereign rights in the U.S. Court System were viewed.
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Anyone can be Choctaw Proud. The Choctaw Proud are humble, appreciative people who value faith, family and culture. We honor the past, live in the present and look to the future. We are resilient people, overcoming adversity with grace and dignity. Those who are Choctaw Proud work hard to be successful and give back to their communities.
The Chief remembers the ruling five years ago that changed the way sovereign rights in the U.S. Court System were viewed.
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