Wh you should care about McGirt vs. Oklahoma
The decision made in McGirt v. Oklahoma means that a large portion of land in eastern Oklahoma, 43% to be exact, belongs to the numerous native nations in the area and therefore the state does not hold any jurisdiction to prosecute crimes in the area. Many celebrated the decision as historic in the sense that it not only affirmed the boundaries of the reservation but also confirmed the sovereignty of tribal governments and their inherent right to governance. Others point to the massive strain this decision has placed on tribal and smaller federal courts who remain largely unequipped to handle the influx of violent crime.
