Rebecca Nagle, host of Crooked Media's This Land, joins Melissa, Leah, and Kate to recap the arguments in Haaland v. Brackeen. The case revolves around the Indian Child Welfare Act, which lays out a set of preferences for where Native American children can be placed for foster care and adoption. The challengers, white foster parents trying to adopt Native American children, are claiming a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. But as Rebecca explains, tribal sovereignty isn't racial-- it's political.Plus, we take a look at the midterm outcomes and what they mean for the courts.Listen to Season 2 of This Land, all about the  back story of Haaland v. Brackeen.Read Rebecca Nagle's piece in The Atlantic, "The Supreme Court Case That Could Break Native Sovereignty." Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

Rebecca Nagle, a Native journalist and author of "By the Fire We Carry," dives deep into the complex legacy of Andrew Jackson. She examines his dual image as a 'common man' president and a proponent of oppressive policies, especially towards Native peoples. Nagle discusses key historical events like the Trail of Tears, the Indian Removal Act, and crucial Supreme Court cases that highlight the struggle for Cherokee sovereignty. The conversation underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of Native sovereignty and contemporary implications for Indigenous rights.

Rebecca Nagle, an author dedicated to Native land justice, discusses her new book exploring the historic and ongoing struggles of Indigenous rights. Law professors Reva Siegel and Mary Ziegler join the conversation, delving into the Comstock Act's oppressive legacy and its resurgence in today's debates on reproductive rights. They highlight its impact on women's voices throughout history and how current legal landscapes reflect outdated censorship laws. The discussion reveals the deep interconnectedness of legal systems, identity, and justice in both Native rights and reproductive freedom.

In this engaging conversation, Rebecca Nagle, a journalist and Cherokee Nation member, shares insights from her book 'By the Fire We Carry.' She discusses the landmark Supreme Court decision that restored vast tribal lands in Oklahoma and its implications for Native American sovereignty. Nagle explores her family's complex legacy amidst this ongoing struggle, reflecting on historical trauma and contemporary issues of tribal identity. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the fight for land justice and the vital connections between history and modern Indigenous rights.

Rebecca Nagle, an investigative journalist and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, dives into the ongoing fight for Native land justice. She discusses the growing recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day and its importance in understanding Native history. Nagle sheds light on significant legal battles regarding tribal sovereignty, including a shocking murder case in Oklahoma. She also reflects on the historical trauma of Cherokee removal and examines the implications of the McGirt Supreme Court decision for Indigenous rights and sovereignty.