Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond dismisses a hunting citation against Choctaw citizen Shawn Robertson, reigniting tensions over tribal hunting rights. Drummond’s decision comes as he pledges to protect Native American hunters from state prosecution under laws that counter tribal sovereignty, underscoring a significant legal conflict about hunting and fishing on tribal lands.
Drummond’s office announces that he will not allow further criminal charges against tribal members for hunting under tribal law, emphasizing that their rights are rooted in sovereignty. This comes amid ongoing disputes with Governor Kevin Stitt, who described Drummond’s actions as promoting lawlessness while asserting that hunting on state lands should require a state license. The clash highlights the complicated relationship between the state and Oklahoma’s tribal nations, particularly after recent court decisions questioning civil jurisdiction.
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