The ruling affirmed tribal sovereignty under federal law but set up a constitutional confrontation with Georgia and the Jackson administration over enforcement and Indian removal policy.
In Worcester v. Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Georgia's laws had no force within Cherokee territory and that only the federal government could deal with Indian nations.
The ruling affirmed tribal sovereignty under federal law but set up a constitutional confrontation with Georgia and the Jackson administration over enforcement and Indian removal policy.
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A federal court is being asked to block Trump's second executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship.
An appeals court ruled that Trump cannot proceed with the construction of a new ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.
An appeals court ruled that Trump cannot proceed with the construction of a new White House ballroom without congressional approval.
An appeals court ruled that President Trump cannot proceed with the construction of a new White House ballroom without congressional approval.