Today's decision is a victory. Let's use this moment: Take action now.

ACLU Supporter –

This morning, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that rejected all constitutional challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Brackeen v. Haaland. This is a victory for tribal sovereignty. Here's what to know – and what's next in the fight: <[link removed]>

Throughout history, federal and state governments have sought to undermine and threaten the existence of tribes through the forced separation and assimilation of Native children. ICWA, passed by Congress in 1978, established basic requirements to protect Native American children from removal from their homes and communities by the state and federal government. That's why the ACLU filed an amicus brief in this critical case in support of the absolutely essential law.

The Court's decision in Brackeen today recognizes the centuries-long history of Native child removal by states and the U.S. government – and the overwhelming evidence that being removed from homes and disconnected from their culture, tradition, and identity is deeply harmful to Native children.

But, the work is far from over, ACLU Supporter. States still continue to remove Native children from their families and tribes at alarmingly high rates. In fact, less than half of Native Americans live in a state with an ICWA law on the books.

We must use today's win at SCOTUS as momentum for the fight ahead. Please, join the ACLU and protect Native families across the country: Email your state representatives and urge them to pass or update their state's ICWA law to protect Native children and recognize placement preferences created by tribal governments. <[link removed]>

Keep Native Families Together <[link removed]>

We will continue to keep you updated on the work for all our rights at the Supreme Court this term and thank you as always for sticking with us in this crucial work.

In solidarity,

Anu Joshi
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Deputy Director, Equality Division, ACLU

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