US Supreme Court upholds Native American adoptions law

The US Supreme Court has ruled that Native American families should continue to have priority in adoption or foster care of Native American children.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that Native American families should continue to have priority in adoption or foster care of Native American children.

The 7-2 decision preserves the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

It rejects a challenge by a white Texas couple who argued the law was a form of racial discrimination.

Native American leaders argued the law helps protect their traditions and cultures.

Thursday's ruling was a victory for those tribal leaders and US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.