Photo of the exhibit’s panels in the library
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is proud to feature a special traveling exhibit: 100 Years After the Indian Citizenship Act: The Continuing Struggle to Guarantee Voting Rights to Native Americans.
This compelling exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the pivotal legal milestones, setbacks, and advocacy efforts that have shaped Native American voting rights, both before and after the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924. Sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, the exhibit will be on display at the library through the end of November.
In addition to the exhibit, the Law Library also hosted a hybrid Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event, 100 Years After the Indian Citizenship Act: The Continuing Struggle to Guarantee Voting Rights to Native Americans on Tuesday, November 19. The session featured Torey Dolan, William H. Hastie Fellow at the University of Wisconsin Law School, as the guest speaker.
Attendees gained valuable insights into the relentless efforts of Native American leaders and legal advocates to secure the fundamental right to vote—a struggle that continues to influence today’s legal and democratic landscapes. The CLE, accredited by the State Bar of Texas (1.0 hour, including 0.25 ethics credit), is now available for on-demand viewing on the library’s website.
Unavailable to make it to the exhibit in person? We invite you to visit our blog post, Lifting Native American Culture and Voices, for more information and additional resources about Native American Voting rights.