Worcester v Georgia: What did the Supreme Court decide?

Answer 1

In the case Worcester v Georgia, the Supreme Court decided that the state of Georgia did not have the authority to enforce its laws within the Cherokee Nation's territory. The court ruled that the Cherokee Nation was a sovereign entity with its own rights and laws, and therefore, Georgia had no jurisdiction over the tribe. This decision recognized the right of Native American tribes to self-govern and established the principle of tribal sovereignty. However, Georgia and President Andrew Jackson chose not to recognize or enforce the court's decision, leading to the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation and other Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s.