Alex Fay
@alexfay.bsky.social
Law Prof, University of Tulsa; tribal sovereignty & jurisdiction; banjo novice
Henry's research on historians' amicus briefs is featured in the NYTimes! @henry-ishitani.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/u...
As the Supreme Court Focuses on the Past, Historians Turn to Advocacy
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August 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Henry's research on historians' amicus briefs is featured in the NYTimes! @henry-ishitani.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/u...
A great read. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Nanaboozhoo and Derrick Bell Go for a Walk
When the Anishinaabeg were new to Anishinaabewaki, they knew little about how to fend for themselves. The animals and plants took pity on them and taught the An
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April 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A great read. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Reposted by Alex Fay
Tomorrow's SCOTUS arguments address whether the Constitution allows church-run charter schools and whether states can refuse them. The Court may also answer a vital Indian law question:whether it will use the US's treatment of Natives as "history and tradition" to set constitutional rules elsewhere.
April 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Tomorrow's SCOTUS arguments address whether the Constitution allows church-run charter schools and whether states can refuse them. The Court may also answer a vital Indian law question:whether it will use the US's treatment of Natives as "history and tradition" to set constitutional rules elsewhere.
I’ve been sitting on a paper. I’ve been reluctant to share this Elk v Wilkins piece because it was written almost entirely before the current birthright citizenship travesty. It’s coming out in Wash. U’s upcoming symposium volume.
April 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’ve been sitting on a paper. I’ve been reluctant to share this Elk v Wilkins piece because it was written almost entirely before the current birthright citizenship travesty. It’s coming out in Wash. U’s upcoming symposium volume.
Reposted by Alex Fay
In case there was any doubt that Trump will try to put History Departments into "receivership" next.
"Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history."
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"Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history."
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Truth and Sanity to American History
RESTORING TRUTH IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history by
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March 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In case there was any doubt that Trump will try to put History Departments into "receivership" next.
"Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history."
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
"Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history."
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
I have an article forthcoming in the Michigan Law Review! And now it’s up on SSRN.
Comments, suggestions, and criticism are welcome.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Comments, suggestions, and criticism are welcome.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Courts of Indian Offenses, Courts of Indian Resistance
<p><span>In the late nineteenth century, the Department of the Interior created the Courts of Indian Offenses with the express goal of eliminating elements of N
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March 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I have an article forthcoming in the Michigan Law Review! And now it’s up on SSRN.
Comments, suggestions, and criticism are welcome.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Comments, suggestions, and criticism are welcome.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
TU is looking for a post-doc to help design and lead an exciting new initiative, “Sovereignty and Democracy in Indian Country.” The three-year project is funded by the Mellon Foundation. Open until filled!
humanities.utulsa.edu/now-hiring-a...
humanities.utulsa.edu/now-hiring-a...
Now Hiring: Assistant Director (Post-Doc Position)
Job Description Assistant Director, Oklahoma Center for the Humanities Apply Online Position Summary The Assistant Director of the Oklahoma Center for the
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March 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
TU is looking for a post-doc to help design and lead an exciting new initiative, “Sovereignty and Democracy in Indian Country.” The three-year project is funded by the Mellon Foundation. Open until filled!
humanities.utulsa.edu/now-hiring-a...
humanities.utulsa.edu/now-hiring-a...