Emotional and fiery arguments in Indian adoption case 
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: April 16, 2013
Tags: adoption, custody, Indian Child Welfare Act, tribal law, U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – During oral arguments that were heated and at times emotional Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether the Indian Child Welfare Act trumps state law in a contested adoption.
The justices at times talked over each other and the lawyers often raised their voices during arguments in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl.
Court to decide if tribal law can block adoption
Published: January 6, 2013
Tags: adoption, state law conflict, tribal law, U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether tribal law can be invoked by a non-custodial parent to block an adoption by non-Indian parents that was lawfully initiated under state law.
