Native American Rights Fund, National Congress of American Indians, and National Indian Child Welfare Association announce pursuit of civil rights lawsuit for Baby Veronica
Three of the nation’s leading tribal organizations announced today they are in the early stages of pursuing litigation to protect the civil rights of Veronica Brown,
NARF responds to South Carolina Supreme Court decision regarding Baby Veronica
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) joins with the Brown family, the Cherokee Nation, the National Congress of American Indians, the National Indian Child Welfare
U.S. Supreme Court issues decision in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
Today the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the important Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) case, Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl. To read the decision, click
NARF Executive Director John E. Echohawk and Staff Attorney David L Gover featured in new ICWA educational resource video
Executive Director John E. Echohawk and Staff Attorney David L Gover are featured in a new educational resource for judges, courts, child welfare, and judicial educators,
NARF Staff Attorney Melody McCoy to argue before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
This morning NARF Staff Attorney Melody McCoy will present oral argument in Klamath Claims Committee v. United States before a panel of judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals
NARF Staff Attorney Melody McCoy presents at 26th annual Sovereignty Symposium
Later this week NARF Staff Attorney Melody McCoy will present on a panel discussing “the Status of Trust Issues in the Wake of Judicial Decisions” at the 26thannual Sovereignty