Byron Dorgan: “There needs to be State jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit…”

On the recordJune 30, 2009

There needs to be State jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians.

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

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Byron Dorgan: “There needs to be State jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians.”