Brett Chapman

I am quoted in this article on the slippery slope of President Trump’s birthright citizenship order:

“Meanwhile, Brett Chapman, a lawyer who represents Native nations says "Any legal framework that undermines established citizenship rights sets a dangerous precedent—one that could, in time, pose significant threats to Indigenous sovereignty."

How President Trump's executive order could impact sovereign tribes President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order raises concerns among sovereign tribes, prompting fears about federal treaty obligations and Indigenous rights.

I was interviewed in this story about the State of Oklahoma’s latest unlawful infringement on the sovereign rights of the tribal nations here. It is in complete violation of federal law, but they do what they want. I am glad to see the U.S. Department of Justice get involved, though.

Oklahoma Court Rules Some Tribal Members Can Be Prosecuted In State Court A Cherokee man is facing state charges for a DUI on Creek land, sparking debate over tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction.