Why was the Cherokee Nation's request for an injunction against their removal denied by the US Supreme Court?

The US Supreme Court ruled that it lacked original jurisdiction over the case because the status of the Cherokee nation was not a state but a "denominated domestic dependent nation." Although the injunction was denied, the Court indicated it would be willing to review the matter on appeal from the lower courts. It appears the suit was not refiled in the lower courts.

Case Citation:

Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, 30 US 1 (1831)

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