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John W. Olver: “This is sort of an infantilization of law enforcement on tribal areas.”

On the recordMarch 2, 2009
This is sort of an infantilization of law enforcement on tribal areas.
Said by
John W. Olver
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Olver critiques the paternalistic approach to law enforcement in tribal areas.

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