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Oklahoma drops state charges against tribal member for hunting on reservation under tribal law.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has dismissed charges against Shawn Robertson, a Choctaw Nation member, for hunting without a state license on tribal land, stating the state will no longer prosecute tribal members for such offenses when they follow tribal laws.
The decision, rooted in tribal sovereignty and longstanding treaties, marks a shift from previous state actions that strained relations with Native American nations.
Drummond criticized the outgoing governor’s administration for undermining tribal rights and pledged to prioritize cooperation.
Tribal leaders praised the move, affirming that tribal membership cards serve as valid hunting credentials on reservations.
The state’s wildlife agency maintains its authority, citing a recent court ruling, but tribal nations argue the state’s stance violates federal law and constitutional protections.
Oklahoma abandona los cargos estatales contra un miembro de la tribu por cazar en la reserva bajo la ley tribal.