Citizenship and Voting Rights of Native Americans Panel Discussion

GT Chicago Associate Cheyenne Rivera will moderate a Native American Heritage Month panel co-hosted by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, its Committee for Access, Opportunity & Community Engagement, and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter. The panel will mark the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 and explore its impact on Native American voting rights. Discussion topics will include historical and current barriers to voting, the role of state and federal policies, and ongoing efforts to strengthen voting rights and political participation within Native communities.