Jimcy McGirt

Jimcy McGirt is a Native American man whose conviction for sexual assault was challenged because the crime occurred on land traditionally belonging to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The key issue was whether U.S. federal or state courts had jurisdiction or if it was within Native territory, which would require tribal authority. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that certain crimes involving Native Americans on tribal lands are subject to federal, not state, jurisdiction, affirming the sovereignty of Native nations. This decision highlights ongoing debates about federal and tribal authority over crimes involving Native peoples.