Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's Complicated Indian Law Legacy

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's Complicated Indian Law Legacy

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The video features Justice Stephen Breyer discussing the significance of Cherokee Nation cases in the Supreme Court during the 1830s, which tested the court's ability to enforce American law. Matthew Fletcher, a law professor, comments on Breyer's mixed legacy in Indian law cases. The video also covers controversial cases like Adoptive Couple vs. Baby Girl and recent shifts in the Supreme Court's approach to Indian law, highlighting the influence of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor.

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