Your state government might seem like the ultimate authority, but within its borders, sovereign tribal nations operate with their own laws and jurisdiction. This often leads to complex, sometimes tense, relationships, as a recent incident in Oklahoma clearly shows.
A recent incident involving a tribal chief and the Oklahoma House floor highlighted the ongoing tension between state and tribal sovereignty.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill was blocked from entering the Oklahoma House floor in April 2024, despite having an official invitation.