Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Federal Court ICWA Challenge on Res Judicata Grounds

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Yancey v. Thomas.

Excerpt:

We are not persuaded. We agree with the Thomases that Yancey’s action is barred by res judicata and that the state-court rulings must be given full faith and credit under § 1738.

The briefs:

Yancey Appellant Brief

Thomas Appellee Brief

Lower court materials here.