This is the Tribal Court Judgment Summary for July 8.

An ordinance, submitted by Principal Chief Michell Hicks, would overhaul the Tax Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians if passed. Ordinance No. 556 (2015) would replace Chapter 105 of the Cherokee Code with a new “reformed and expanded” Cherokee Tax Code.

This is the Tribal Court Docket for July 22.

A federal judge ruled on Wednesday, July 8 that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) cancel the Washington NFL football team’s “Redskins” trademark.

U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, introduced S. 1704, the Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act (SURVIVE Act) on Tuesday, July 7.

Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn issued final determinations for two petitioners under the existing Federal Acknowledgment process on Thursday, July 2

The Cherokee Indian Hospital is working to improve the overall care of its patients as well as improve appointment access with its integrated health care approach.

The Department of Interior (DOI) issued rules on Monday, June 29 that it hopes will curb the lengthy federal recognition petition process.