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Freedmen Descendants Sue Muscogee Nation | San Antonio News
Two descendants of formerly enslaved people are suing the Muscogee Nation in federal court, demanding citizenship cards they were denied despite a tribal court ruling last year. Rooted in the 1866 treaty that granted freedmen citizenship, their case challenges the tribe’s 1979 constitution, which prioritizes bloodline from historical rolls. The plaintiffs argue this denial violates their treaty rights and denies them the right to vote — echoing past victories with the Seminole and Cherokee Nations. Their fight isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about reclaiming identity and potentially…
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