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American Indians, American Justice

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ISBN 13:: 9780292738348
author:: Vine
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Texas Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1983
Pages:: 262
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 14.7 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Courts - United States
Condition:: New
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American Indians, American Justice explores the complexities of the present Indian situation, particularly with regard to legal and political rights. This comprehensive overview of federal Indian law is written in language accessible to all concerned with the plight of contemporary Indians. The authors examine the historical relationship between Indians and the courts, describe how tribal courts operate today, and explore the public policy and legal rights of Indians as regards citizenship, voting rights, religious freedom, and basic governmental services. By comparing Indian and non-Indian legal institutions, they illustrate how tribes have adapted their customs, values, and institutions to the demands of the modern world. This book provides a standard sourcebook for understanding federal Indian law, shedding light on the challenges faced by Indians in the criminal and civil legal arenas.

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