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The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruled Monday in a unanimous decision that the language “by blood” is void, and should be removed from Cherokee Nation’s tribal laws, including provisions within the Cherokee Nation Constitution, according to the opinion.

Phones were still ringing Tuesday morning at the Sallisaw City Hall with reports about water leaks as maintenance workers from the City of Sallisaw Water Department were out making repairs.

United States Attorney Brian J. Kuester announced Tuesday that he has submitted his resignation to President Biden, to be effective 11:59 PM on February 28, 2021. It is customary for newly elected presidents to ask for the resignations of United States Attorneys appointed by the previous administration. Kuester was nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate in 2017. He took office on September 25, 2017. Immediately prior to his appointment, he was serving his second term as District Attorney for Oklahoma’s 27th District, which serves Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah, and Wagoner Counties.