McGirt v. Oklahoma

McGirt v. Oklahoma (2020) was a Supreme Court case addressing whether certain Native American lands in eastern Oklahoma are considered "Indian Country," meaning they fall under federal jurisdiction rather than state. The Court ruled that much of this land remains legally designated as Indian reservations, affirming the sovereignty of Native tribes over their territory. This decision impacts criminal law, tribal governance, and jurisdiction, ensuring that federal and tribal authorities have authority over crimes and issues within these lands, rather than state governments. It reaffirmed the importance of honoring treaty rights and Native tribal boundaries.