The Issue of Citizenship for Cherokee People

The issue of citizenship for the descendants of cherokee people still doesn't feel settled. In 20 21, maryland van ran for office on the tribal council but there was still a provision in the cherokee constitution that said you had to be by blood member to hold that office. She's the first freedman descendant confirmed to a cherokee government position. "I think it's always tricky when you set up a situation where people get to vote on other people's rights"