Why was the treaty of new echota so widely criticized?

The Treaty of New Echota, signed in 1835, was widely criticized because it was negotiated without the consent of the majority of the Cherokee people and was seen as a betrayal by their leadership. Many Cherokees opposed the forced removal from their ancestral lands, and the treaty was viewed as a means to legitimize this displacement. Additionally, it led to the tragic Trail of Tears, during which thousands of Cherokees suffered and died during forced relocation, further fueling public outrage and condemnation.