A Whole New Ballgame: Reassessing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
IGRA Summary Tribal gaming is one of the fastest growing segments of legalized gambling in the U.S. that includes high-stakes…
Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Indian Country
Earlier this year, three Native American tribes in the Dakotas filed suit against opioid manufacturers and distributors, alleging that they…
Native American Lands and Natural Resource Development
The political and economic self-determination and self-sufficiency of most tribes depend on maintaining their land and natural resources. The 43rd…
Who Owns Culture? Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property Rights
Indigenous interests in intellectual property law can affect approximately 370 million indigenous people located in nearly 100 countries. Yet a…
Crimes Against Humanity: Trafficking of Native American Females
Native American women are more than twice as likely to suffer sexual assault than any other women in the U.S.,…
Contemporary Legal Issues Facing Native Americans
The legacy of Native Americans and the U.S. Constitution continues to impact the legal status of American Indians both inside and outside…