Thread by @MuscogeeNation

“The law of the land – as affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the ‘McGirt’ case – is working.”
Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill’s editorial in Sept. 5 @TheOklahoman
🧵 w/link and excerpts
#Sovereignty #McGirt #PromiseNotaProblem #Oklahoma #SCOTUS

“What’s not working is the Governor and Attorney General’s fear-mongering, misdirection (bold statements on ‘McGirt,’ silence on the state’s COVID-driven healthcare crisis), and a litany of legal actions designed to overturn the ruling.” – Hill

“The ruling last year had the effect of re-affirming key elements of our tribal sovereignty that were ignored by Oklahoma for 114 years.” – Hill

“The State has petitioned the Supreme Court to hear two cases, Bosse and Kepler, with paper-thin pleas for the high court to overturn its ruling. But the State has a problem with facts here, because “McGirt” is working.” – Hill

Update: After @TheOklahoman deadline, @Okla_OAG, w/drew 1 of his petitions to SCOTUS. It was moot after Okla Court of Crim Appeals reversed its ruling – a “celebration” for Gov & AG, but it KILLED their primary McGirt (sovereignty) challenge. They have attys working on others.

“It’s unfortunate that the Governor and Attorney General persist on scattershot legal challenges of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling.” – Hill

“For the Muscogee Nation, we continue to work in collaboration with governments at all levels for the benefit of our tribal citizens and all who live within the boundaries of our reservation.” – Hill

“The Governor’s objective is to take Oklahoma and tribal relations back to 1907. The subtext: Steal sovereignty (again) from the tribes.” – Hill
See @GovStitt’s own words  👇🏼

@GovStitt remarks @TulsaChamber on 8/26/2021:
“Let me be clear, when we say overturn the McGirt ruling, what we are seeking is the complete restoration of Oklahoma’s sovereignty – the way we’ve all known it for the last 114 years.”

Read the full text of Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill’s editorial, published in the Sept. 5 @TheOklahoman
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