Legal Challenge
Jan 28, 2025DOJ sues Oklahoma district attorneys over jurisdictional violation
January 28, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against two Oklahoma district attorneys, accusing them of prosecuting Native American citizens outside their jurisdiction. According to the lawsuit, the district attorneys violated the McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling, which limits prosecution of crimes committed by tribal citizens to tribal or federal authorities. The Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Choctaw tribes condemned the actions, citing a threat to tribal sovereignty and public safety.
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