Courts Need Clear Test For Indian Status Of Defendants, Oklahoma Argues

Mealey's (May 31, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the expansion of federal criminal jurisdiction caused by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, “a bright-line and easily verifiable test” to determine a defendant’s Indian status is required, Oklahoma tells the high court in May 25 reply briefs in support of petitions for certiorari in two cases....