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Oklahoma officials agree to stay enforcement of unconstitutional American Indian art law

January 05, 2017 | By CALEB TROTTER

There’s some great news out of Oklahoma to announce. Oklahoma officials have agreed to (and the Court has signed off on) a stipulation to stay enforcement of Oklahoma’s American Indian Arts and Crafts Sales Act while PLF’s challenge to the law is pending. If you’ll recall, in November PLF challenged that law on behalf of a ...

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PLF challenges Oklahoma law that stifles American Indian artist's speech and right to earn a living

November 22, 2016 | By CALEB TROTTER

Peggy Fontenot is an award-winning American Indian photographer and artist, specializing in hand-made beaded jewelry and cultural items. For more than 30 years, Ms. Fontenot has traveled the country to show and sell her American Indian art. Because of Oklahoma’s deep connections with American Indian history and culture, Ms. Fontenot has regul ...