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On the recordJune 30, 2009
There needs to be State jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians.
Said by
Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Dorgan emphasizes the need for state jurisdiction in crimes against Indians.

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