Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes1976-01-01unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0008The hiring rules for Indian preference in the Bureau of Indian Affairs are being revised, which may have a negative impact on five Oklahoma tribes. The rules are changing to only provide preference to half-blood individuals, excluding those with one-quarter Indian blood. The controversy surrounding the changes has led to potential legal challenges and confusion among employees. Commissioner Morris Thompson has directed his staff to use the 1934 act criteria for Indian preference in hiring. There is also a memo regarding a call from Jim Robey of the BIA regarding Indian preference.