The Department of Justice (Department) and the Department of the Interior held joint listening sessions on September 26-27, 2022, to discuss with Tribal representatives the implications of the Castro-Huerta decision and the impact on Tribal communities. During those discussions and in subsequent meetings Tribes and Tribal advocates have called on the executive branch to develop a legislative proposal that would restore the balance of jurisdiction that was in place before the Supreme Court’s decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. We are pleased to invite you to participate in a virtual government-to-government consultation on whether the Department should support such a proposal and, if so, what form the proposed legislation should take. The Department will be holding virtual sessions on January 9-10, 2025, from 3-5pm Eastern.
Please see the invitation and framing paper for more information about the consultation including information about how to participate.Â