Phillip A. C. v. Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska

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• holding that section 1914 challenge was subject to state statute of limitations
• holding Native American children, families, and tribes “each have independent standing” under Section 1914 to challenge improper termination or adoption proceeding
• noting that this court will not disturb a district court's factual findings on appeal \if they are supported by substantial evidence\
• stating that “[t]he district court’s conclusions of law are reviewed de novo”
• “Statutes with a protective purpose should be liberally construed in order to effectuate the intended benefits.”
• “Statutes with a protective purpose should be liberally construed in order to effectuate the intended benefits.”

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