The laws allowed the Indians to be treated badly.
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Previous federal policy had recognized the Cherokee as a seperate nation with its own laws.
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In response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v Georgia that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee, President Jackson disregarded the decision and removal of the Cherokee proceeded as planned.
A combination of racism and many people in Georgia wanted to steal Cherokee lands for their own uses.