Gibson Dunn Pro Bono Case Draws Ire of Some Native Americans

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher’s latest pro bono newsletter touts work for immigrants, advocates for social justice, Afghan refugees, supporters of reproductive rights, and what it generally calls, “some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.”

But what’s not highlighted is a matter that could soon come before the U.S. Supreme Court with major repercussions for the Native American community. The case is Brackeen v. Haaland, and what’s surprising is that Gibson Dunn is seeking to overturn a landmark legislation championed by Native Americans. At issue is the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act and whether it is racially ...