Feb. 16, 2023 – In re A.A. (4th Dist., Div. 2, E079176)

The Court of Appeal affirms that the ICWA did not apply to the proceedings. The Indian tribe stated the children were not members but could apply to be naturalized members. The tribe has exclusive authority to determine eligibility for membership and its determination was conclusive and binding on the trial court and appellate court.

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