Title: National Indian Youth Council et al. v. Rogers Morton et al., 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Item — Box: 26, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0028

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This is a summons in a civil action filed by the National Indian Youth Council against Rogers Morton, Louis R. Bruce, James Hawkins, and Daniel Sahmaunt. The plaintiffs allege violations of their right to due process of law under the Fifth Amendment and seek injunctive relief and damages. The plaintiffs are also bringing the action on behalf of a class of Indian students at Chilocco Indian School who have been subjected to unlawful disciplinary actions. The defendants are government officials responsible for policies and actions at the Bureau of Indian Affairs schools.