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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two of the most powerful Native American tribes in Oklahoma said Monday they’ve reached an agreement on federal legislation that would address concerns over criminal jurisdiction in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The leaders of the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations said the bill expected to be introduced in Congress Tuesday by Rep. Tom Cole would authorize the two tribes to reach a compact with the state over criminal jurisdiction. Cole’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the legislation, with a spokeswoman saying Cole plan...

Federal bill to address criminal jurisdiction within Oklahoma’s historic tribal reservation boundaries FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019 file photo, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin speaks during a news conference in Tahlequah, Okla. Two of the most powerful Native American tribes in Oklahoma said Monday, May 10, 2021 they've reached an agreement on federal legislation that would address concerns over criminal jurisdiction in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. (Source: AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, file) By SEAN MURPHY | May 11, 2021 at 5:49 AM CDT - Updated May 11 at 5:49...

Federal bill to address criminal jurisdiction in Oklahoma SEAN MURPHY, The Associated Press May 10, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2019 file photo, Bill Anoatubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, is pictured during an interview in his office in Ada, Okla. Two of the most powerful Native American tribes in Oklahoma said Monday, May 10, 2021 they've reached an agreement on federal legislation that would address concerns over criminal jurisdiction in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.Sue Ogrocki/APShow MoreShow Less 2of3FILE - In this Aug. 22,...

Oklahoman Local state and federal courts have found these laws, crafted by Oklahoma's Legislature, are partially or wholly unconstitutional, although some of the rulings are still under appeal.  The Oklahoma Legislature has a history of passing bills that are later struck down by the courts as unconstitutional. Passing laws that are later overturned by the courts is not an issue specific to Oklahoma. Nor is the trend limited to the current Republican-led leadership at the state legislature. But critics say the legislature sometimes knowingly advances unconstitutional legislation, whic...

Oklahoma's Legislature has a history of passing unconstitutional laws Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) May 2—Oklahoma laws on worker's compensation, trains stopped on the tracks, liquor distribution and medication abortions all have something in common. Local state and federal courts have found these laws, crafted by Oklahoma's Legislature, are partially or wholly unconstitutional, although some of the rulings are still under appeal. The Oklahoma Legislature has a history of passing bills that are later struck down by the courts as unconstitutional. Passing laws that are later overturned by...