LINK Supreme Court says eastern half of Oklahoma is Native American land (for some purposes)
This came aoubt because a man raped a 4 year old on land that was in dispute. This brought up jurisdiction issues, which made it all the way to the supreme court, and ended up as a big win for Native Americans.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.ANY win for the Natives is a good one! Tell me...are oil rights included in this ''grant?"
LucyLoohoo
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July 10, 2020
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Doubtful.
@snytiger6 Of course. STILL....environmental control's undoubtedly involved. My great-grandfather, Franklin P. Cease, was the first Police Judge appointed in the Oklahoma Territory. An ardent advocate for the Natives, he fought for their rights...and I'd give a lot to sit quietly in his courtroom. He tried bandits, prostitutes, land-grabbers...the whole thing. Somehow, I just know he'd be happy about this decision. (If you like history....he also befriended Geronimo, when he was imprisoned in Ft. Sill. My great-grandmother refused to shake his hand...but she made his dinner.)
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