This #SCOTUS opinion in #CastroHuerta is an act of conquest. Full stop.
The right and power of tribes to rule themselves is being dismissed in favor of state power.
Tribes are…I can’t even write it…part of states.
The right and power of tribes to rule themselves is being dismissed in favor of state power.
Tribes are…I can’t even write it…part of states.
For those wondering, “Why is it bad that states can prosecute too?”
Three answers:
1- States/Tribes have a long history of animosity. Fair treatment isn’t a fair assumption.
2- Tribes want to make different laws for their land than states.
3- Many resources are a zero sum game.
Three answers:
1- States/Tribes have a long history of animosity. Fair treatment isn’t a fair assumption.
2- Tribes want to make different laws for their land than states.
3- Many resources are a zero sum game.
Let's add more:
4- The feds & states can now blow off responsibility while scapegoat e/o for not prioritizing Indian County (a difficult and expensive area to police and prosecute).
4- The feds & states can now blow off responsibility while scapegoat e/o for not prioritizing Indian County (a difficult and expensive area to police and prosecute).
5- It'll be harder/complicated for tribes to make the case they need more authority to Congress (too many sovereigns in the kitchen already, why would adding another one help?).
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