Protecting Native Kids: More Court Paperwork Gets the Green Light
Published Date: 9/12/2025
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs wants to keep collecting info about Indian Child Welfare Act cases in state courts. This helps protect Native kids and families by making sure the right info is shared. If you’re involved in these cases, expect no big changes but a smooth renewal to keep things running well, with no extra costs or delays.
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ICWA information collection renewed
If you are involved in Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) cases in state courts, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is renewing its information collection so case information keeps being shared to help protect Native children and families. The agency says this renewal will cause no big changes and will not add extra costs or delays for people involved.
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