#MuscogeeCreek remembered their ancestors dug up for a #casino, before oral arguments were heard before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia

By #Mvskoke Media, via #CensoredNews Sept. 25, 2024

The Ancestors Were Here

"Oral arguments in the Muscogee (#Creek) Nation, et al v. #PoarchBand of Creek Indians, et al. were heard today (Sept. 25) before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Ga. The appeal is for a suit filed against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for building a casino resort on the site of Hickory Ground's sacred burial ground in #Wetumka, Alabama.

"#HickoryGround Ceremonial members marched to the courthouse this morning to sit in on the arguments and show their support.

"In a press conference immediately following, lawyer #MaryKathrynNagle (#Cherokee) thanked the court for accommodating the Nation and members of Hickory Ground. She explained it is now up to the three judges hearing the case to decide what happens next, a decision could take months to be handed down due to the complicated nature of the case. Mekko George Thompson described his as a 'monumental day'.

"Muscogee Creek Nation Principal Chief praised Nagle's efforts in the case and expounded on the importance of continuing to fight for #Mvskokvlke ancestors. 'It's been a long battle,' Chief Hill said. 'The things that are being done now are to prevent things that will happen in the future.'

"The Nation's next stop on their '#JourneyForJustice' is #OxfordAlabama."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/09/muscogee-candlelight-vigil-for-ancestors.html

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