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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 …
From Blood Revenge To The Lighthorsemen: Evolution Of Law Enforcement Institutions Among The Five Civilized Tribes To 1861, Bob L. Blackburn
From Blood Revenge To The Lighthorsemen: Evolution Of Law Enforcement Institutions Among The Five Civilized Tribes To 1861, Bob L. Blackburn
American Indian Law Review
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Constitutional Experiences Of The Five Civilized Tribes, Arrell M. Gibson
Constitutional Experiences Of The Five Civilized Tribes, Arrell M. Gibson
American Indian Law Review
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