SCOTUS reclassifies portions of Oklahoma

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09 Jul 2020, 9:10 am

SCOTUS just released an opinion indicating a large portion of Oklahoma as being "indian country" (Creek nation) and subject to Federal criminal laws rather than state ones, potentially impact previous criminal cases involving "indians" in this area.

Source: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-9526_9okb.pdf