The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in Muscogee (Creek) Nation v. Poarch Band of Creek Indians, No. 21-11643, on September 25, 2024.

The hearing took place in Atlanta, Georgia. The court heard from attorneys representing the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the United States government and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

At issue is the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's efforts to protect Hickory Ground, a sacred site in Alabama. The tribe is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians over development that has occurred on the land.

The oral arguments lasted about 43 minutes.