McGirt v. Oklahoma

Trent Shores Reflects On His Time As U.S. Attorney, Remains Committed To Justice For Indian Country

By • Feb 24, 2021
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This is a bittersweet week for U.S. Attorney Trent Shores. He tendered his resignation effective February 28th to make way for President Joe Biden's new head prosecutor for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Over the last four years, he's worked closely with tribal and state leaders, as both adjust to last summer's landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling.

Gov. Stitt's State of the State on Schools, McGirt v. Oklahoma and More

By , & • Feb 5, 2021

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the Governor's State of the State Address and his push to get schools to open for in-person learning.

The trio also talks about the governor's mention of the U.S. Supreme Court's McGirt v. Oklahoma decision and the lack of any mention of criminal justice reform.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Proposes Budget In 2021 State Of The State Address

By , & & Ryan Gaylor • Feb 1, 2021
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Governor Kevin Stitt gave his third State of the State Address on Monday before a joint session of the State House and Senate for the 58th Oklahoma Legislature.

Tribes Favor Legislation for Optional State Compacts in McGirt

By • Jan 17, 2021

The Chickasaw Nation and Cherokee Nation said Thursday the challenges presented by their expanded criminal boundaries post-McGirt v. Oklahoma are so great they are advocating for the state of Oklahoma to retain jurisdiction over some of those felony of cases.

Cherokee Nation Makes Changes To Criminal Codes In Wake Of McGirt Ruling

By • Dec 23, 2020

The Cherokee Nation recently voted to update their criminal codes to be more in line with existing Oklahoma laws.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Makes Changes to Criminal Codes, Clarifies Medical Marijuana Possession

By • Nov 13, 2020
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation is adding laws and making other changes to accommodate the increased jurisdictional authority the Tribe has because of the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Nation says these changes are just a start.

Man At Center Of Landmark Tribal Sovereignty Ruling Convicted In Federal Court

By • Nov 6, 2020
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A Seminole Nation citizen who was the plantiff behind the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark trial McGirt v. Oklahoma has been convicted in federal court.

71-year-old Jimcy McGirt was initially convicted in state court in 1997 of felony sex crimes.

On Friday, he was found guilty in a retrial after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state lacked jurisdiction to try his case.

Congressman Tom Cole: 'Native Issues Aren't Democrat Or Republican'

By • Nov 2, 2020
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Chickasaw Citizen and Republican Tom Cole is seeking re-election in Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. Cole was first elected in 2002 and if he wins, this will be his 10th term in office. The co-chair of the Native American caucus touts his willingness to work across the aisle on issues affecting Indian Country. KOSU's Allison Herrera talked with the congressman on some of the issues his constituents are facing.

Tribal Leaders Unite Against Potential Federal Legislation

By • Oct 30, 2020

Leaders of three of the Five Tribes released a statement on Thursday opposing legislation in response to the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision.

'We Need One Set Of Rules': Gov. Stitt, Commission On Cooperative Sovereignty Deliver Report

By • Oct 22, 2020
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On Thursday, Oklahoma's Commission on Cooperative Sovereignty delivered their first report to Governor Kevin Stitt.

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