Federal Indian Law
Past Offerings
Federal Indian Law (7030): This course will provide an overview of the field of federal Indian law--the law governing relations between the United States and Native peoples. It will consider the source and scope of federal power over "Indian affairs"; federal law defining tribal sovereignty, including tribal criminal and civil jurisdiction; and the limits on state authority within Indian country. It will encompass both the field's historical foundations and the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent decisions in the field. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Final Exam.
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2025-2026 WinterSchedule No Longer Available
Federal Indian Law (7030): This course will provide an overview of the field of federal Indian law. It will consider the origins and scope of tribal sovereignty as recognized under federal law, as well as current federal law on tribal criminal and civil jurisdiction. It will also explore the division of authority between tribal, federal, and state governments; federal statutory schemes governing Natives and Native nations; and constitutional issues affecting Natives. Additional current legal issues which may be covered based on class selection include Native land claims, gaming, family law, religious and cultural rights, and natural resources. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Final Exam.
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2024-2025 WinterSchedule No Longer Available
Federal Indian Law (7030): This course will provide an overview of the field of federal Indian law. It will consider the origins and scope of tribal sovereignty as recognized under federal law, as well as current federal law on tribal criminal and civil jurisdiction. It will also explore the division of authority between tribal, federal, and state governments; federal statutory schemes governing Natives and Native nations; and constitutional issues affecting Natives. Additional current legal issues which may be covered based on class selection include Native land claims, gaming, family law, religious and cultural rights, and natural resources. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Final Exam.
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2023-2024 SpringSchedule No Longer Available