US Dept. of Justice Fact Sheet Re: VAWA’s Tribal Jurisdiction over Non-Indians

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This story was filed on March 29, 2013

VAWA 2013 AND TRIBAL JURISDICTION OVER NON-INDIAN PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Congress recently passed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, or “VAWA 2013.” This new law includes significant provisions addressing tribal jurisdiction over non-Indian perpetrators of domestic violence. These tribal provisions were proposed by the Justice Department in 2011. WHAT WILL TRIBES BE […]read more

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Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

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