Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians v. Holyfield
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:case_types |
civil case
87-1230 |
| gptkbp:consequences |
increased awareness of tribal rights
influenced state-tribal relations established precedent for tribal jurisdiction shaped child welfare policies promoted understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:United_States_Supreme_Court
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
1989-06-26
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians v. Holyfield
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| gptkbp:impact |
strengthened tribal sovereignty
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
490 U. S. 30
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Mississippi_Band_of_Choctaw_Indians
Holyfield family |
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
reviewed by the Supreme Court
examined jurisdictional issues analyzed under federal law assessed implications for child welfare considered tribal sovereignty |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
gptkb:Indian_Child_Welfare_Act_of_1978
jurisdiction over child custody |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:National_Congress_of_American_Indians |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Adoptive_Couple_v._Baby_Girl
gptkb:Mississippi_Band_of_Choctaw_Indians_v._United_States gptkb:Oklahoma_v._Castro-Huerta In re Adoption of Baby Boy L. |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Public_Law_95-608
affirmed lower court's ruling emphasized the need for culturally appropriate legal standards influenced future child custody cases involving tribes highlighted the significance of cultural considerations in custody cases clarified the role of tribal courts encouraged cooperation between states and tribes enhanced the legal framework for tribal governance promoted respect for tribal laws recognized tribal sovereignty in family law set a standard for tribal jurisdiction supported the Indian Child Welfare Act's intent tribal court has jurisdiction upheld tribal court's authority established guidelines for state-tribal interactions reinforced the importance of tribal identity in legal matters validated tribal jurisdiction over custody disputes Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians recognized the unique status of Native American tribes in law |
| gptkbp:precedent |
gptkb:Indian_Child_Welfare_Act
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:Justice_Brennan
gptkb:Justice_Blackmun gptkb:Justice_O'_Connor |
| gptkbp:significance |
affirms tribal jurisdiction in child custody cases
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Oklahoma_v._Mc_Carty
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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