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Full-Text Articles in Legal History
Indian Nations And The Federal Government: What Will Justice Require In The Future? Claims Against The Sovereign 20th Jusicial Conference Of The United States Court Of Federal Claims, Charles Wilkinson
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The Early History Of The Colorado Court Of Appeals, Robert M. Linz, Claire E. Munger
The Early History Of The Colorado Court Of Appeals, Robert M. Linz, Claire E. Munger
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The Public Lands And The National Heritage, Charles F. Wilkinson
The Public Lands And The National Heritage, Charles F. Wilkinson
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Interpretive Sovereignty: A Research Agenda, Kristen A. Carpenter
Interpretive Sovereignty: A Research Agenda, Kristen A. Carpenter
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In federal Indian law, the treaty operates as our foundational legal text. Reflecting centuries-old historical political arrangements between Indian nations and the United States, treaties remain vital legal instruments that decide dozens of legal cases each year. Yet, these treaties--originally drafted in English by the federal government, following negotiations with tribal representatives who usually spoke their own languages--present a number of ambiguities for contemporary courts. The dominant model of treaty interpretation is one in which judges interpret treaties in a manner they they believe to reflect Indians' understanding of treaty terms and, more generally, to promote the interests of Indian …