The Commission for the Protection of Cherokee Nation Sovereignty was established by the Principal Chief after the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt ruling in July, 2020 to make recommendations on expanding the Cherokee Nation courts, attorneys and marshal service. The Commission is made up of internal cabinet members, law enforcement, tribal councilors and judges and meets monthly. The Commission made its initial recommendations on September 30.

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First Periodic Report Executive Summary

122.5 KB / Created October 9, 2020 / Updated November 18, 2025

This executive summary was prepared to update the Principal Chief on the work and findings of the Commission after six weeks.

09-16-2020 Cherokee Nation Court Expansion Report

482.4 KB / Created October 9, 2020 / Updated November 18, 2025

This report is to inform the Commission for the Protection of Cherokee Nation Sovereignty of projected budgetary needs that will arise due to court expansion.

09-18-2020 Interim Report to Commission

395.1 KB / Created October 9, 2020 / Updated November 18, 2025

The first interim report to the Commission from the Office of the Attorney General.

09-17-2020 McGirt Decision Impact

179.2 KB / Created October 9, 2020 / Updated November 18, 2025

Estimated financial impact resulting from the McGirt Decision.

Marshal Service Projected Costs

17.4 KB / Created October 9, 2020 / Updated November 18, 2025

Charts showing yearly budget estimates from the Marshal Service.

Updated November 18, 2025