United States v. Indiana

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:argued_on November 10, 2003
gptkbp:case_analysis Examined state vs. federal powers
Important for Indian law
gptkbp:case_number 03-12-12
Appeal from lower court
Involved adoption proceedings
Involved child custody issues
gptkbp:case_outcome Reinforced ICWA provisions
Federal law upheld
Enhanced legal protections for Native American children.
Defined federal authority in Indian affairs
Limited state intervention in tribal matters
Promoted tribal self-determination
Set precedent for future ICWA cases
State law invalidated
Tribal sovereignty affirmed
Strengthened protections for Native American families
Established guidelines for state compliance with ICWA
gptkbp:case_significance Strengthened federal oversight
Clarified jurisdictional issues
gptkbp:case_types civil rights case
gptkbp:court gptkb:United_States_Supreme_Court
gptkbp:decided_by gptkb:2004
gptkb:Justice_John_Paul_Stevens
gptkbp:dissenting_opinion gptkb:Justice_Thomas
gptkb:Justice_Kennedy
gptkb:Justice_Scalia
gptkbp:docket_number 03-12-12
gptkbp:effective_date April 21, 2004
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label United States v. Indiana
gptkbp:impact Indian tribes' rights
gptkbp:involved_parties gptkb:United_States
gptkb:State_of_Indiana
gptkbp:is_cited_in 543 U. S. 551
gptkbp:is_debated_in Tribal jurisdiction
gptkbp:judicial_review Supreme Court review
gptkbp:legal_context Indian law
gptkbp:legal_issue State authority vs. federal authority
gptkbp:legal_representation gptkb:Indiana_Attorney_General
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Justice
gptkbp:material Involved Native American children
gptkbp:outcome affirmed
gptkbp:precedent Influenced future rulings on tribal matters
subsequent cases involving tribal sovereignty
gptkbp:public_perception gptkb:Justice_Stevens
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Indian_Child_Welfare_Act
gptkbp:relevant_statute gptkb:Indian_Child_Welfare_Act
gptkbp:significance Federal jurisdiction over Indian affairs
gptkbp:sound November 10, 2003
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nevada_v._United_States
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8