The Supreme Court Decision That Jolted Tribal Jurisdiction.

Oliviero, Melanie Beth; Skibine, A. T.

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Publication Date: 1980-May

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The Supreme Court Decision That Jolted Tribal Jurisdiction.

Oliviero, Melanie Beth; Skibine, A. T.

American Indian Journal, v6 n5 p2-12 May 1980

First of a two-article series describes methodology and conclusions of a study of the effects of the 1978 Supreme Court "Oliphant" decision regarding jurisdiction over reservation non-Indians. Describes three project phases: (a) literature search and legal analysis; (b) field studies and surveys; (c) determining problem-solving models and national legislative resolutions. (SB)

Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Court Litigation, Federal Indian Relationship, Federal Legislation, Field Studies, Government Role, Models, Power Structure, Problem Solving, Treaties, Tribal Sovereignty, Tribes

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