Native American Rights | Indian Sovereignty: An Overview

During an April 1994 meeting with more than 500 American Indian leaders at the White House, President Bill Clinton vowed to “honor and respect tribal sovereignty.” His statement brought prolonged applause from the tribal leaders.

The president, however, cannot prevent individual states and local governments from challenging sovereignty, and tribes continue to skirmish with state and local jurisdictions on matters ranging from taxation and environmental issues to fishing rights and gambling.

Sovereignty Issues
Like semi-independent island nations, 545...

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