# Freedmen Seek Citizenship Cards | Cleveland News

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Podcast: [Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363)
Published: 2026-07-26T20:16:25+00:00
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Two Black Creek Freedmen descendants are suing the Muscogee Nation to force citizenship recognition, claiming tribal leaders are ignoring a 1866 treaty that granted freed slaves citizenship — a ruling already affirmed by the tribal court last year. Despite that win, the tribe hasn’t issued citizenship cards, blocking their voting rights and full participation. The lawsuit challenges the tribe’s 1979 constitution, which restricts membership to those listed on the Dawes Rolls, excluding Freedmen descendants. Similar rulings have already expanded citizenship in the Seminole and Cherokee Nations. The Muscogee Nation insists tribal matters must be handled internally and pledges to follow its laws fairly — even if it means taking time to get policies right. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f927502e61670c59

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