Oral arguments are in 30 days. Here's what to know.

ACLU Supporter –

The United States government has a long history of attempting to eradicate tribes through the forced removal and assimilation of Native children.

This heinous tactic has been wielded against tribal nations and Native children repeatedly since European settlers arrived – and it is happening again now.

In just 30 days, on November 9, the Supreme Court will hear Brackeen v. Haaland – a case that questions the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), created to address the epidemic of Native children being forcibly removed from their families and placed into non-Native homes.

This case is one of the largest threats to Native children, families, and tribes that has gone before SCOTUS in our lifetimes.

That's why I'm reaching out to you now, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, to make sure we do not overlook this critical moment: If you haven't had a chance yet to get the facts on this case, please take a quick second to read up on it now and then share this information far and wide to get the word out.

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Because here's the deal, ACLU Supporter: The legal arguments that have been made already by the plaintiffs challenging ICWA in Brackeen undermine key tenets of federal Indian law, and threaten many other laws upholding tribal sovereignty.

And that means if the Courts overturn this essential law, not only will we return to a time when states routinely tear Native children from their families, tribes, and culture – it could simultaneously threaten tribes' very existence. Our children are the future of our tribes.

The ACLU and a 12-strong collective of our affiliates from across the country have already filed an amicus brief in this case urging SCOTUS to uphold ICWA – and we will continue working to ensure that all Native families have a right to stay together.

We know you're with us on this so please stay informed and stay loud <[link removed]> – and we'll be back with more updates in the coming weeks on the fight for Indigenous rights and all our civil liberties.

Thank you,

Theodora Simon (Navajo)
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Indigenous Justice Advocate, ACLU of NorCal

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