Facts About Native American Law

When people use the term "Indians" they refer to Eskimos, Aleuts, and native North Americans (inhabitants of North America prior to European discovery). An Indian tribe is a body of Indians of the same or similar race united in a community under one leadership or government, and inhabiting a particular territory. The US government grants Indian tribes sovereignty. This means every Native American tribe may govern themselves in any way they see fit and compose their own rule of law. To determine whether a group has maintained tribal relations and structure to constitute a tribe, courts and legislatures examine many factors such as the extent of Native American governmental control over their lives and activities, and the extent to which the group exercises political control over specific territory.

One major aspect of Native American law in the United Sates is that of discrimination. Native Americans are one of the most discriminated minority in the US. The history of the United States and discrimination of minorities is not a pretty picture, and neither is its treatment of Native Americans. The struggle to attain civil liberties and rights for Native Americans has been a long and difficult battle. If you have been discriminated against and are of Native American descent, please contact us now.Legal issues related to Native American Law include:

• Cultural Heritage Law
• Discrimination Law
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Indian Health Service
• Civil Rights
• Constitutional Law
• International Law
• Tribal Justice
• Tribal Codes and Constitutions