what was the issue in Worcester v. georgia?

Answer 1

The issue in Worcester v. Georgia (1832) was whether the state of Georgia had the authority to regulate the land rights of the Cherokee Nation within its borders. The case ultimately centered on the question of whether the Cherokee Nation was a sovereign nation with its own rights and laws, or if it fell under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation, declaring that the state of Georgia did not have the authority to regulate or invade Cherokee lands. However, President Andrew Jackson refused to enforce the Court's decision, leading to the forced removal of the Cherokee people along the Trail of Tears.