The Supreme Court’s Brackeen v. Haaland Ruling: Tribal Sovereignty, Resource Exploitation, and Future Challenges
On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Haaland v. Brackeen, upholding the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978. This ruling prevented a broader attack on tribal governance, which could have extended to undermining legal protections over natural resources.