Muscogee Nation Declares Anniversary of McGirt Decision Muscogee Creek Sovereignty Day

Muscogee Nation declares anniversary of McGirt decision Muscogee Creek Sovereignty Day

As the fifth anniversary of the McGirt V. Oklahoma ruling approaches, the Muscogee Nation said they'll be calling the anniversary of the decision Muscogee Creek Sovereignty Day.

July tribal election preview: Where the Five Tribes' 2025 election cycles stand

On the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed the existence of the Muscogee Nation Reservation, candidates for the tribe’s legislative body have until 4 p.m. today to file for the Sept. 20 election. Oklahoma’s Court of Criminal Appeals relied upon the July 9, 2020, landmark decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma to […] The post July tribal election preview: Where the Five Tribes’ 2025 election cycles stand appeared first on N…

MCN celebrates Sovereignty Day - MVSKOKE Media

July 9 marks the fifth anniversary of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision on McGirt v. Oklahoma, the case that affirmed the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s status as a sovereign nation. The Tribe commemorated the anniversary with a panel at the College of the Muscogee Nation featuring Tribal leaders on Tuesday, July 8.

Muscogee Nation Marks Fifth Anniversary of McGirt Ruling with Sovereignty Day Celebration

OKMULGEE, OK—The Muscogee Nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision today with a Sovereignty Day celebration at

ICYMI: As Governor Kevin Stitt celebrates 'Stoble' decision, the Nation's High Court should reconsider 'McGirt v. Oklahoma'

Oklahoma City -- A jubilant Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated a significant "Indian Country" victory last week.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Denies Muscogee Citizen Tax Refund in Landmark “Indian Country” Reservation Ruling

On Tuesday, July 1, the Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 OK 48. Most importantly, the Court held that McGirt v. Oklahoma, which recognized that the Muscogee Nation’s reservation was never disestablished, does not extend to civil jurisdiction. In doing so, the Court construes “Indian country” civil jurisdiction in such a way that advances state power over tribal citizens and reservations…