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Families, Tribes, and the Indian Child Welfare Act
A panel of experts looks at the Indian Child Welfare act: Does it treat both children and tribes fairly?
Essays
Limit Government Intrusion in Indian Families’ Lives
Matthew L. M. Fletcher replies to Timothy Sandefur and defends the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Essays
Indian Status Is Not Racial: Understanding ICWA as a Matter of Law and Practice
Professor Kristen Carpenter explains the rationale for the ICWA and argues that it is not a piece of racial legislation.
Essays
This Isn’t the Way to Protect Families’ Rights
Walter Olson criticizes the Indian Child Welfare Act - but also much of the rest of our child welfare law.
Essays
Racial Discrimination Is No “Gold Standard”
Timothy Sandefur argues that the Indian Child Welfare Act is nothing to be proud of.
Essays
Lexi and Veronica: The Dandelions
Timothy Sandefur argues that the ICWA treats people as objects, at times with devastating results.
Essays
A Civics Lesson
Matthew L. M. Fletcher describes the history and function of the legal system governing Indian tribes.