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The Grand River Dam Authority has suspended commissions issued to Cherokee Nation marshals but left intact a cross-deputization agreement between the agencies.

The five largest tribes in Oklahoma have decided to decline participation in the Governor's task force to address jurisdictional issues.The Inter-Tribal Counci

Two tribal leaders say they wont join the task force focused on "jurisdictional ambiguity in the wake of the McGirt decision" as it threatens established law enforcement relationships across Oklahoma.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David W. Hill announced the Muscogee Nation will not be participating in a task force on tribal jurisdiction.

A recent rift at the Okmulgee County Jail prompts change and chaos over jurisdiction. The GRDA suspended its cross-deputization agreements with the Muscogee Creek and Cherokee Nations.

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation announced its refusal to participate in Governor Kevin Stitt's One Oklahoma Task Force on Jan 8.

The Grand River Dam Authority notified the Muscogee and Cherokee nations about the decision Friday, saying it would take immediate effect.

Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) have announced on Thursday that Oklahoma will be assisting Texas in the ongoing flood response.

After an incident involving confusion and tempers flaring between a tribal law enforcement officer and a county jail official, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced on Dec. 22 – the Friday before

This announcement was made after a disagreement between Muscogee Lighthorse Tribal Police and Okmulgee County Jail staff earlier this week