Cite as: 73 CNCA § 4

A. The Nation is a federally-recognized Indian Nation existing from time immemorial and retains the inherent right to preclude lawsuits under the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

B. The Nation does not consent to lawsuits in any court except by Legislative Act or Resolution of the Council of Cherokee Nation.

C. The Nation has the inherent right to waive, and grant authority to waive sovereign immunity with limitations as to time, place, manner, subject, and any other restrictions desired.

Historical Data

LA 23–04, eff. June 17, 2004.