Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:case_types |
Civil rights case
Involved a Native American mother and father Involved custody dispute over Native American children |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Strengthened protections for Native American children
Influenced state and federal policies |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:United_States_Supreme_Court
Heard by the Supreme Court of the United States |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:1984
gptkb:Justice_William_J._Brennan_Jr. |
| gptkbp:docket_number |
No. 83-1001
|
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
March 27, 1984
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Oklahoma v. Mc Carty
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
Frequently cited in legal discussions
466 U. S. 429 466 U. S. 429 (1984) |
| gptkbp:judging_criteria |
Judgment favored the Native American father
|
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
Reviewed by the highest court in the U. S.
Supreme Court review of state court decision |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
Federal jurisdiction over state laws
|
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
gptkb:Indian_Child_Welfare_Act
Federal Indian law Best interests of the child Emphasized the importance of tribal jurisdiction Involves federal and state law interaction Reinforced ICWA provisions Tribal jurisdiction issues Tribal sovereignty vs. state authority |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
gptkb:political_movement
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Indian_Child_Welfare_Act_of_1978
|
| gptkbp:material |
Originated from a custody battle in Oklahoma
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Mississippi_Band_of_Choctaw_Indians_v._Holyfield
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
5-4 ruling
Reversed lower court decision Affirmed tribal authority Broader implications for Native American rights Custody awarded to Native American father Custody of Native American children Examined state vs. tribal jurisdiction Influenced subsequent legislation on child welfare Majority opinion emphasized tribal rights Reinforced the importance of tribal affiliation Relevant to child welfare policies Significant for Native American legal rights. Significant victory for Native American families Strengthened the ICWA's enforcement Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mc Carty Used in law schools for teaching Indian law Set a precedent for child custody cases involving Native Americans |
| gptkbp:precedent |
gptkb:Fletcher_v._Atex,_Inc.
Influenced future cases regarding Native American rights Established standards for custody cases |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:Justice_William_J._Brennan_Jr.
gptkb:Justice_Sandra_Day_O'_Connor Dissent argued for state interests |
| gptkbp:significance |
Impact on tribal sovereignty
Highlighted issues of jurisdiction and custody |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Oklahoma_Supreme_Court
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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