Native American Rights
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The Refusal at the Lectern: Sacheen Littlefeather at the 1973 Oscars
Standing before a quieted Hollywood crowd at the 1973 Academy Awards, Sacheen Littlefeather raises her hand to decline the Best Actor Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando, transforming a night of glamour into a defining moment of civil rights protest.
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Supreme Court Halts Appeals Court Ruling on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a ruling that limited private lawsuits under the Voting Rights Act. Native American groups in North Dakota call it a victory, while the final decision could reshape voting rights litigation across the U.S.