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Legal Challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act

A legal challenge has been made against the Indian Child Welfare Act, which mandates states to treat Indian children differently in welfare cases, often leading to detrimental outcomes. The challenge argues that the law prioritizes the children's race over their best interests, potentially leading to preventable tragedies. The case was taken to the US Supreme Court, where the justices debated the complex constitutional issues involved, expressing optimism for a possible ruling declaring the law unconstitutional.