The Supreme Court of the United States Has Upheld ICWA by a 7-2 Vote
ICWA also does not violate the Tenth Amendment’s anticommandeering doctrine. ICWA’s “active efforts” and “diligent search” requirements apply equally to state and private actors.
Definition of “Removed” Controls Use of MIFPA Protections
Two minor children, and their mother are members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and thus, when “removed” from the mother, MIFPA was applied.