Federal Government and Cherokee Nation Responses to Cherokee Freedmen Motion to Enjoin Principal Chief Election

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the updated materials in Vann v. Salazar (D. D.C.):

USA Response to Vann Motion

Cherokee Nation Response to Vann Motion

The Vann motion is here.

3 thoughts on “Federal Government and Cherokee Nation Responses to Cherokee Freedmen Motion to Enjoin Principal Chief Election”

  1. Robert September 14, 2011 / 3:29 pm

    This would also apply to the displaced Cherokees now in thirty States from 1906-1953.

  2. Arora September 23, 2011 / 4:07 pm

    Okay, now the Cherokee Freedmen can vote, Sept.24, 2011. The game is Not over yes, These cherokee, with the european blood would only come up with with that because it is in there genes. For example, “Ethnic cleansing, is a purposeful policy designed by one ethnic or religious group to remove by violent and terror-inspiring means. The civilian population of another ethnic or religious group from certain geographic areas.” But they are not into using the removal of violents yet. I thank, that reason is becaue, the world is watching. I know my people, by name and when they lived. I learned genealogy. I wished I could be in Oklahoma, to help the brother and sister in the quest.

    My ancestors were the great Chief Moytoy, and Black Slaves too, I know my e
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  3. Arora September 23, 2011 / 4:10 pm

    SEC. 5. NONCOMPLIANCE.
    (a) Effective Date- Notwithstanding any decision by Congress under section 2(d) of this Act, the provisions of this Act shall again take effect if at any future date the Secretary certifies to Congress that the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is not in full compliance with its treaty obligations or Federal statutes that govern its relations with the United States Government.
    (b) Private Action- Any Cherokee Freedmen shall have a private right to bring actions for injunctive relief, declaratory relief, or monetary damages against the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, officials of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, or Federal officials for noncompliance with this Act or for violations of the terms of the Treaty of 1866, the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, or the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. The appropriate Federal courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions brought under this subsection.

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