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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

“Supreme Court Closely Divided in Case on Native American Adoptions; In considering the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the justices explored congressional power and equal protection principles”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

Robert Barnes of The Washington Post reports that “Law on placement of Native American children divides Supreme Court; Justices seemed inclined to reconsider parts of law that prioritizes foster or adoptive parents based on tribal status.”

David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times reports that “Supreme Court divided on adoption law that keeps Native American kids in tribal homes.”

Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal reports that “Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Law on American Indian Adoptions; Texas couple says preference for adoptive parents who are tribal members violates equal-protection guarantees.”

John Fritze of USA Today reports that “Supreme Court grapples with battle over adoption of Native American children.”

And Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports that “Supreme Court weighs case pitting non-Indian families against tribes over child adoptions.”

The U.S. Supreme Court has posted online the transcript and audio of today’s oral argument in Haaland v. Brackeen, No. 21-376.

Posted at 11:28 PM by Howard Bashman