THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD BEYOND HAALAND V. BRACKEEN.

The article analyzes of the best interests of the child standard beyond Haaland v. Brackeen. Topics discussed include background of Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), facts and decisions in Haaland v. Brackeen, procedural process covering majority opinion and dissenting opinion and concern around child well-being, other ICWA cases implicating the bests interest of the child, potential psychological harm on children in removal processes and safeguards that could protect children from harms.