Title: Harjo v. Andrus - Restoring Constitutional Government to the Creek Nation, 1974-01-28 - 1978-12-31

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0037

Scope and Contents

This case involves members of the Creek Nation suing federal officials for not respecting the Creek Constitution in recognizing the Principal Chief as the sole embodiment of the tribal government. The district court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and issued a remedial order to restore constitutional government to the Tribe. The issues presented include whether the relief granted was within the court's findings and whether the court abused its discretion in not immediately convening the National Council. The plaintiffs sought to restrain federal officials from recognizing the Principal Chief as the sole tribal spokesman and handling tribal funds at his sole discretion.

Dates

Creation: 1974-01-28 - 1978-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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