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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Minnesota couple sues over state adoption law’s tribal angle

June 15, 2015 by moran

A local Native American couple wishing to place their newborn with a non-native family has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Minnesota’s adoption law, which they say could hinder their ability to make that decision. Read the full article at the Duluth News Tribune website.

Categories Court Cases, News Tags Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Minnesota

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