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A federal appeals court struck down some previsions of the Indian Child Welfare Act while upholding others in a complex and sometimes divided 325 page ruling. ICWA advocates express concern about far-reaching implications of the decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. At the same time, they find some things to cheer. Those working against ICWA are calling it a partial victory. At issue is the long-standing ability of tribes to keep Native foster children in Native families. We’ll learn more about the most recent decision and what it means for the future of ICWA.
Guests:
Chuck Hoskin Jr. (Cherokee Nation) – Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Mary Kathryn Nagle (Cherokee Nation) – partner at Pipestem & Nagle P.C.
Break 1 music: Little Earthlings (song) The Jir Project Band (artist) Sun Child (album)
Break 2 music: Blokétu Čháŋ Ȟtayétu (song) Alex Firethunder (artist) Love for the Land (album)
