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Court rejects Pawnee Nation challenge to Oklahoma environmental authority

A federal court has dismissed the Pawnee Nation's legal challenge to Oklahoma's authority over environmental regulation, rejecting the tribe's argument that the state improperly assumed oversight on tribal lands. The ruling is a setback for tribal sovereignty claims and leaves Oklahoma's environmental regulatory power intact. Observers say the decision could shape future disputes between Oklahoma tribes and the state over jurisdiction.

Why now: The ruling affects ongoing conflicts over tribal sovereignty and state regulatory jurisdiction in Oklahoma

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