Supreme Court grapples with Native American adoption law

US Supreme Court debates challenge to Native American adoption law

The high court heard arguments about the Indian Child Welfare Act, which controls the placement of Native American children in foster care.

Based in part on Minnesota case, Supreme Court hears challenge to Indian adoption law

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday on a case based in part on a lawsuit filed by a Minnesota couple that would determine tribal rights in the adoption of Native American children.The Supreme Court’s decision in the case could also threaten other laws protecting tribes, including those relating to land, water rights and – more broadly – tribal sovereignty. That’s why the case has galvanized Indian country.After several ho…

Supreme Court divided on law that gives preference to Native families in adoption proceedings

Three of the court’s liberals strongly defended the law, but four of the court’s conservatives were skeptical of the race-based preferences in the Indian Child Welfare Act, saying they sometimes prevent adoptions that might be in the best interest of the child.

Law on placement of Native American children divides Supreme Court

In oral arguments, Supreme Court justices seemed inclined to reconsider parts of a federal law that prioritizes foster or adoptive parents based on tribal status.

Biden Administration Defends Racially Discriminatory Adoption Law at Supreme Court

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Supreme Court debates federal law dealing with adoptions for Native American children

A divided Supreme Court offered measured support for a federal law that gives placement preferences to Native families in adoption matters involving Native children.