ICWA

California COA Finds Court’s Inquiry into Indian Status Adequate

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in In re C.L.:

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Wisconsin COA Reverses Termination of Indian Parent’s Rights for Due Process Violations

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in In re the Termination of Parental Rights to L.J.L.:

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Illinois COA Reverses Termination of Indian Parent’s Rights for ICWA Notice Violations

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in In re K.F.:

In re K.F. 2025 IL App (5th) 250410.pdfDownload
Jonathan Thunder

Illinois COA Vacates Foster Care Placement under ICWA for Failure of Trial Court to Seek Testimony of Qualified Expert Witness

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in In re A.M.:

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Oregon SCT Affirms State Court Recognition of Tribal Cultural Adoption under Oregon ICWA

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Dept. of Human Services v. M. G. J.:

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Washington SCT Holds State ICWA’s Active Efforts Requirement Attaches Prior to Dependency Hearing

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in In re Dependency of C.J.J.I.:

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Briefs (links to state court website):

Oregon COA Affirms Enforcement of Cowlitz Tribal Court Order re: Customary Adoption under ICWA

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Dept. of Human Services v. T.G.:

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Alaska SCT Affirms Grant of Full Faith and Credit to Native Village of Tanana Court Order under ICWA

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the unpublished opinion in Jethro A. v. Native Village of Tanana:

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California SCT Decides State ICWA Statutory Interpretation Issue

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in In re Ja.O.

NARF’s Work in Alaska Over 40 Years

Matthew Campbell

The Native American Rights Fund has provided legal assistance to Tribes in Alaska since NARF’s founding in the early 1970s. In 1984, NARF opened an Alaska office so it could better serve Alaska Native Tribes and individuals. In the 40 years since NARF Alaska opened its doors, the office has litigated some of the most influential cases in the development of federal Indian law in Alaska. Below is an overview of the foundational work that NARF has done with and on behalf of Alaska Native Tribal governments and people.

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