On the recordSeptember 19, 2022
The State of Oklahoma illegally exercised jurisdiction over reservations in Oklahoma for decades.
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congress.govThe State of Oklahoma illegally exercised jurisdiction over reservations in Oklahoma for decades.
Grijalva highlights Oklahoma's historical overreach into tribal jurisdiction.
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