Disenrollment from Pala Band affects children in ICWA case

Two children who were disenrolled by the Pala Band of Mission Indians cannot be protected by the Indian Child Welfare Act, a California appeals court ruled on Tuesday.

The tribe formally objected in July 2009 when K.P. and Kristopher were put up for adoption. Their mother, Michelle T., is enrolled.

But sometime during the proceedings, the tribe disenrolled the children. As a result, they are no longer considered "Indian," the court determined.

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