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Tribal Law
Publications
Indian Tribal Sovereignty
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2001
Protecting the Civil Rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives Nondiscrimination Laws Enforced by the Civil Rights Division United States Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, 2002
Related Resources
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
BIA is responsible for the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives.
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Tribal Crime and Justice
The Tribal Crime and Justice section of the NIJ Web site provides information on tribal law enforcement, crime prevention, and violence and victimization. Information about tribal law and social and legal issues is also presented.
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ)
The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice's government to government relationship with Indian tribes. The Office also serves as a source of Indian law expertise for the Department.
U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Committee on Indian Affairs has jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties. These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Additionally, all legislation proposed by Members of the Senate that specifically pertains to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives is under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
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