The Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws is requesting fair right to vote in popular elections for their chief, as their current method of selection is controlled by politicians and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They believe that the change from "election" to "selection" in a recent bill was done to keep current chiefs in power. They argue that they have fought and died for the United States and deserve the right to fair elections. They are calling for support to ensure fair and democratic processes for choosing their tribal leaders.