He began his legal career as a prosecutor in Nebraska before moving to New York City. His heart was pulled back to the Midwest where he hoped he could help make a difference. “He was dedicated to justice,” said Stephen Pevar, an American Civil Liberties Union Attorney for 45 years who worked closely with Hanna for many years. “He wanted to help people and especially the tribes and their members.” Hanna was driven to use his career to help tribal members, especially children. Most notably, his work ensuring the Indian Child Welfare Act was enforced properly forever changed the way...
He began his legal career as a prosecutor in Nebraska before moving to New York City. His heart was pulled back to the Midwest where he hoped he could help make a difference. “He was dedicated to justice,” said Stephen Pevar, an American Civil Liberties Union Attorney for 45 years who worked closely with Hanna for many years. “He wanted to help people and especially the tribes and their members.” Hanna was driven to use his career to help tribal members, especially children. Most notably, his work ensuring the Indian Child Welfare Act was enforced properly forever changed the way...