2025 Tribal Sovereignty and Jurisdiction News Stories


Wisconsin Tribe plans nightly road closures in easement dispute (Native News Online) 1/14/2025

Lawmakers hear proposal urging feds to fully fund law enforcement in Indian County (Montana Public Radio) 1/14/2025

City Manager Murray: City had ‘no authority’ over the federal government’s decision concerning casino (Times-Herald Valejo California) 1/13/2025

Proposed regulations provide clarity on tax treatment of entities wholly owned by tribal governments (JD Supra) 1/10/2025

Despite fed pushback, Tulsa district attorney pursues charges against tribal citizen (Public Radio Tulsa) 1/7/2025

Citing McGirt decision, Osage Nation wants federal court to acknowledge its reservation (The Oklahoman) 1/7/2025

Q&A: Native American Rights Fund founder John EchoHawk on the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act of 1975 (Native News Online) 1/5/2025

Feds back Shinnecock land rights, undercutting state and local lawsuits (Tribal Business News) 1/3/2025


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