Preservation, Politics, and Protecting Tribal Communities
The state of Native American voting rights is once again at a crossroads. Lawmakers and tribes are looking to ensure…
Land, Litigation & Ethics: An Inside Look at the Upcoming D.C. Indian Law Conference
At the heart of federal Indian law are issues surrounding land rights, safety, economic development, elections, ethics, and sovereignty. Indian…
Getting It Right: Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights & the Law
The time is ripe to examine the forces and urgency behind indigenous peoples and human rights. The protection of human…
Fate of Indian Child Welfare Act May Have Sweeping Ramifications
PROCEDURAL POSTURE: Last year, a federal district court in Texas ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was unconstitutional…
Lay of the Land: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Land Rights in Indian Country
The concept of sovereignty remains an important aspect of understanding federal Indian law and land claims. Any change in law…
It Takes a Village: Preventing Crime in Indian Country
If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together. It takes a…
What Remains: Indian Child Welfare Act Under Fire
A federal judge has declared unconstitutional a 40-year-old law that was passed to protect against the separation of American Indian…
Interview with Lawrence Baca: Fighting for Civil Rights & Justice in Indian Country
“When you walk into federal court as a civil rights lawyer, you tell the judge your name and then you…
The #MeToo Movement in Indian Country
A year after news broke of accusations of sexual harassment and assault against film producer Harvey Weinstein, the aftershocks continue…
Health Issues Impacting Indian Country
Native Americans have some of the worst health disparities compared to any other minority group. For example, they suffer from…
Indian Law Conference Highlights: Indian Child Welfare Act
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which turns 40 this year, was created to prevent the separation of Native American…
A Whole New Ballgame: Reassessing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
IGRA Summary Tribal gaming is one of the fastest growing segments of legalized gambling in the U.S. that includes high-stakes…