Worcester v. georgia 1831/1832
Background: This was a series of cases in which the Court invalidated Georgia laws that regulated U.S. citizens access to Cherokee country.
Issue: Did the Georgia State Government have the right to regulate U.S. citizens access to Cherokee country?
Ruling/Impact: As it had previously, the Court upheld the exclusive right of the federal government to regulate U.S. citizens access to Cherokee country. This was another step towards consolidating federal authority of states', and in this particular case Marshall defined the tribes as sovereign entities within their own boundaries. This expanded the rights of the tribes to remain free from the authority of state governments and defined a place for the tribes in the American political system.
Issue: Did the Georgia State Government have the right to regulate U.S. citizens access to Cherokee country?
Ruling/Impact: As it had previously, the Court upheld the exclusive right of the federal government to regulate U.S. citizens access to Cherokee country. This was another step towards consolidating federal authority of states', and in this particular case Marshall defined the tribes as sovereign entities within their own boundaries. This expanded the rights of the tribes to remain free from the authority of state governments and defined a place for the tribes in the American political system.