Worcester+v.+Georgia

A case that stated Native Americans were entitled to federal protection, just like ordinary citizens Cherokee didnt want to move and went to US legal system. Chief justice of the supreme court john marshall refused to rule on case against georgia because they had no federal standing. ( they weren't a foreign nation nor state) Results of Case: cherokee won! Court ruled that Georgia was not entitled to regulate the cherokee nor invade their land. Jackson ignored courts decision. “john marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it.” some cherokee favored relocation and signed new treaty.