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Restore Federal Recognition for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe

The Muwekma Ohlone People, Indigenous to California’s San Francisco Bay region, recently faced a brutal crackdown after traveling across Turtle Island on horseback to seek nation-to-nation consultation with the U.S. Department of the Interior. Tell your reps: End the cycle of colonial violence and respect the sovereignty of the Muwekma Ohlone People. It’s time to write, sponsor, and pass legislation to restore the Muwekma Ohlone’s rightful status as a federally recognized tribe.

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Dedicated to reversing the slow genocide of the Lakota People and destruction of our culture, the Lakota People’s Law Project partners with Native communities to protect sacred lands, safeguard human rights, promote sustainability, reunite indigenous families, and much more.

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Winning Lakota Justice

For over a decade, we’ve been standing strong with the Lakota to counteract treaty violations, protect sovereignty, and confront systemic racism. We're helping to safeguard sacred lands and water, end the epidemic of children being removed from their families and traditions, and amplify Native voices.

Lakota Law Launches the Sacred Defense National Parks & Monuments Initiative

Lakota Law launches the Sacred Defense National Parks & Monuments Initiative to benefit tribal nations whose homelands are occupied by national parks and monuments. Visiting the land? Help the people!

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act!

In a huge victory for Native families and sovereignty, the U.S. Supreme Court rejects a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)! Lakota Law is grateful for the decision and to the hundreds of thousands of supporters who took action to protect ICWA. https://www.npr.org/2023/06/15...

Farewell to a Founder!

After nearly 20 years with Lakota Law, legendary activist and organization co-founder Madonna Thunder Hawk rides off into the sunset. We'll miss her warm spirit every day!

Standing Rock and Lakota Law Launch Rez the Vote 2022

It's time to get out the Native Vote in 2022! Through our innovative Rezball3 nation-to-nation basketball tournament on Oct. 22-23, we're getting tribal nations together and to the polls. It's an exciting, first-of-it's kind event, to be live-streamed at give.lakotalaw.org.

A Big Win for Native Voting Rights

A federal judge in South Dakota ruled in our favor that the state has repeatedly violated the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The judgment in this case, in which Lakota Law is a plaintiff, is a giant step forward in the battle to make sure Native voices are properly heard at the ballot box — especially in a state where Native Peoples make up nine percent of the population.

Army meets with Great Sioux Nation to Discuss DAPL

Tribal input is finally asked for by U.S. government officials.

Supreme Court Takes Up ICWA Case

Justices are expected to hear arguments on whether to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act this fall.

Big Oil Lawyers and Four States Including Texas Challenge the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns this critical law, it could be the first domino in a series of events that ultimately threaten tribal sovereignty.

LPLP Joins Lawsuit Against South Dakota

Along with the Rosebud and Oglala Nations, we're suing South Dakota over its failures to abide by the National Voting Rights Act.

Hundreds of Native Children's Bodies Discovered at Canadian Boarding Schools

It's time to examine the real U.S. history and take steps toward truth and healing!