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Florida Indian (Seminole) Land Claims Settlement Act, United States 100th Congress
Florida Indian (Seminole) Land Claims Settlement Act, United States 100th Congress
Native American Water Rights Settlement Project
Federal Legislation: Florida Indian (Seminole) Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987, 25 USC 19, Sec. 1772; PL 100-228, §2, 101 Stat. 1556 (Dec. 31, 1987). Parties: Seminole Tribe of Florida & US. Seminole land claims suit based on aboriginal possession pending in USDC Southern District of FL. The State, District and Tribe have executed agreements including a water rights Compact, to resolve the lawsuit. Congress approves the Compact, including any transfers, waivers, releases, relinquishments and other commitments. The compact defining the scope of Seminole water rights and their utilization by the Tribe shall have the force and effect of Federal …