Good News for the Indian Child Welfare Act

The Supreme Court released its opinion in Haaland vs. Brackeen, a case that challenged the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act. In a surprising 7-2 vote, the Court upheld ICWA. Rebecca Nagle, host of This Land, joins Leah, Kate, and Melissa to unpack the opinion and what it means for indigenous families.

• Listen to two previous episodes with Rebecca Nagle: " Go Down Clutching the Constitution • " from March 2022 when the case was granted, and " The Uncertain Future of the Indian Child Welfare Act • " from November 2022, right after oral arguments. • Listen to season two of This Land • , which tells the backstory of Haaland • vs. Brackeen • Donate to Barry Jones' release fund • and listen to the episode we did with Liliana Seguara on his case: " Innocence Isn't Enough • " • We’re going to be hosting Strict Scrutiny Office Hours! It’ll be a special video on YouTube in about a week where we’ll answer your questions about the SCOTUS decisions out so far, the big ones yet to drop, Trump’s indictment, who should win Drag Race All Stars 8. Send a voice memo to us with your question to strictscrutiny@crooked.com • . Please keep them to 20 seconds or less, and if you’re okay with it, include your name. We need these by this Wednesday, June 21st. • Follow @CrookedMedia on Instagram and Twitter for more original content, host takeovers and other community events.

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