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The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a pivotal jurisdiction case about tribal land in Oklahoma. For the first time in history the hearing is available to the public as it happens. In question is the disestablishment of the Muscogee (Creek) reservation in McGirt v. Oklahoma. The defendant is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. He claims he was convicted in the wrong court because the crime was committed in traditional Muscogee territory. We’ll bring you parts of the hearing and analysis of the arguments.
Guests:
Forrest Tahdooahnippah (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) – partner Dorsey and Whitney LLP
Sarah Deer (Muscogee Creek Nation) – professor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas
Break 1 music: Fancy Dance Song (song) Yellow Hammer (artist) Yellow Hammer (album)
Break 2 music: Nose Flute Dub (song) Paula Fuga (artist) Lilikoi (album)
