California Supreme Court
Jul. 15, 2016
State high court strikes down rule that violates federal law regarding Native American children
The state Supreme Court struck down an administrative rule Thursday that violated the Indian Child Welfare Act, a federal law that establishes heightened protections for Native American youths in parental custody and dependency cases.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The state Supreme Court struck down an administrative rule Thursday that violated the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), a federal law that establishes heightened protections for Native American youths in parental custody and dependency cases.
The disputed rule, crafted by the Judicial Council, sought to expand the class of minors who could seek ICWA provisions, according to T...
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