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Examining Public Law 280
Public Law 280 and Law Enforcement in Indian Country—Research Priorities identifies the significant gaps in data concerning crime and law enforcement on Public Law 280 reservations. Since the law went into effect in 1953, states and tribes have faced a variety of problems, including compliance obstacles, jurisdictional uncertainty, and insufficient funding for law enforcement. This publication discusses the key issues and lists areas for further research and action.
Identifying Justice Agencies Operating in Tribal Jurisdictions
Census of Tribal Justice Agencies in Indian Country, 2002 presents detailed information gathered on tribal law enforcement agencies, tribal courts and services, and criminal record systems from the 2002 Census of Tribal Justice Agencies in American Indian Jurisdictions.
Improving Telecommunications on Tribal Lands
Challenges to Assessing and Improving Telecommunications for Native Americans on Tribal Lands notes that the rate of telephone subscription for Native American households on tribal lands is substantially below the national rate. The report discusses barriers to improving telecommunications and steps some tribes are taking to address those barriers.
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