Baffled by the stereotypes presented by Hollywood and much
historical fiction, many other Americans find the contemporary
American Indian an enigma. Compounding their confusion is the
highly publicized struggle of the contemporary Indian for
self-determination, lost land, cultural preservation, and
fundamental human rights--a struggle dramatized both by public acts
of protest and by precedent-setting legal actions. More and more,
the battles of American Indians are fought--and won--in the
political arena and the courts.
American Indians, American Justice explores the complexities of
the present Indian situation, particularly with regard to legal and
political rights. It is the first book to present an overview of
federal Indian law in language readably accessible to the
layperson. Remarkably comprehensive, it is destined to become a
standard sourcebook for all concerned with the plight of the
contemporary Indian.
Beginning with an examination of the historical relationship of
Indians and the courts, the authors describe how tribal courts
developed and operate today, and how they relate to federal and
state governments. They define such key legal concepts as tribal
sovereignty and Indian Country. By comparing and contrasting the
workings of Indian and non-Indian legal institutions, the authors
illustrate how Indian tribes have adapted their customs, values,
and institutions to the demands of the modern world. Describing the
activities of attorneys and Indian advocates in asserting and
defending Indian rights, they identify the difficulties typically
faced by Indians in the criminal and civil legal arenas and explore
the public policy and legal rights of Indians as regards
citizenship, voting rights, religious freedom, and basic
governmental services.
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