worcester v. Georgia?

Question

can anyone give me info? i heard about it, and i want to know more.

Answer 1

Worcester vs. Georgia (1832)
The United States Supreme Court held that Cherokee Native Americans were entitled to federal protection from the actions of state governments which would impinge on the tribe's sovereignty. It is considered one of the most influential decisions in the area of law applicable to American Indians.

EDIT

"Pun?" Is that a joke?

Answer 2

In addition to what Pun said, Georgia was infringing upon Cherokee land, which prompted the law suit. After SCOTUS's ruling, President Andrew Jackson virtually refused to enforce the new law (part of his duties as president), and when questioned about his not enforcing John Marshall's decision, he allegedly said, "He (referring to Marshall) made the law, now let him enforce it."

Without enforcement of the ruling, Georgia's "attitude" (more than actions) toward the Cherokee Nation didn't change. Also, a lack of serious enforcement was a catalyst in the 1836 Trail of Tears episode.