Oklahoma Tribes' Bid For Indian Country Status Denied

By Crystal Owens · February 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

A federal court judge has denied four Oklahoma tribes' bid for a declaration that lands within the historic boundaries of their reservations maintain their Indian Country status, saying there's no evidence...

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Case Information

Case Title

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, The v. Drummond et al

Case Number

4:23-cv-00105

Court

Oklahoma Northern

Nature of Suit

Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

March 21, 2023