Government Accountability

Muscogee Nation Court Upholds Treaty Rights, Mandates Citizenship for Freedmen Descendants

In a landmark decision, the Muscogee Nation Supreme Court affirmed that descendants of enslaved people are entitled to tribal citizenship under an 1866 treaty, challenging restrictive membership rules and underscoring the imperative of honoring legal commitments vital to tribal sovereignty and justice.

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | July 23, 2025