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Indian Child Welfare Act

ICWA Faces Another Constitutional Challenge in Minnesota

3/6/2024

Indian Child Welfare Act Faces Another Constitutional Challenge in Minnesota

A case before the Minnesota Court of Appeals revives a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act, as well as a local version of the law. 

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2/23/2024

Biden Proposes New Federal Data on ICWA Compliance 

The Biden administration has proposed new data requirements on state compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act

12/18/2023

Top Stories of 2023: Indigenous Rights Upheld

A selection of The Imprint’s most impactful stories from the past year

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Feds Seek Tribal Input on Strengthening ICWA

7/10/2023

Tracking Efforts to Pass State-Level ICWA Laws 

States are codifying their own versions of ICWA laws as the Brackeen v. Haaland case comes closer to a Supreme Court decision. 

6/4/2023

Fighting to Remain Part of Their World: SCOTUS Decides the Fate of Indigenous Foster Children

Abena Hutchful writes that for Indigenous children, access to their own culture's stories may hinge on the Supreme Court's ICWA decision.

4/23/2023

Why I’m Fighting for the Indian Child Welfare Act

Raising my granddaughter was a gift only made possible by the Indian Child Welfare Act, a law that's at risk of being overturned by the Supreme Court this year.

    3/9/2023

    With Supporters from Indian Country Looking on, Minnesota Lawmakers Vote to Protect Indigenous Families

    Minnesota's state Legislature has approved a bill that affirms the “inherent authority” of tribes to handle Indian child custody proceedings.

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    2/6/2023

    North Dakota Introduces State ICWA Bill

    North Dakota is the latest in a list of states considering legislation to create a state version of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act. 

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    1/22/2023

    ICWA Applies in Private Family Custody Arrangements, Montana Supreme Court Rules

    Montana' Supreme Court has ruled that ICWA applies to private-party custody arrangements, overturning previous Montana case law.