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CHILOCCO INDIAN SCHOOL UNDER FIRE: LAWSUIT OVER DUE PROCESS

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0029

Dates

  • 93rd (1973-1975)

Scope and Contents

The National Indian Youth Council has filed a lawsuit against Chilocco Indian School, alleging that students are being expelled without due process. The suit also involves other plaintiffs and defendants, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement of expelled students and addresses issues of student treatment and education at the school. The planned visit of the Director of Education for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Chilocco is seen as significant in light of the ongoing legal and social issues at the school.

Creator

non-specified

Congress 93rd (1973-1975)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims

Tribal Affiliations Ponca Indians; Chilocco Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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