Here’s the matching of each Georgia law from the 1830s with its corresponding effect on the Cherokee Nation:
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The existence of the Cherokee government is illegal
Effect: People in the Cherokee government can be arrested if they try to lead and protect the Cherokee Nation. -
The Cherokee cannot testify in Georgia's courts
Effect: When white settlers kill Cherokee or steal their land, Cherokee people cannot go to Georgia's court and defend themselves. -
The Georgia Guard of Police is set up to enforce Georgia law on Cherokee land.
Effect: When Georgia creates new laws taking Cherokee land, police officers can harass and threaten Cherokee people.