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Ben Ray Luján: We would support the federal recognition of the inherent sovereignty of tribes to prosecute non-Indians engaged in drug…

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
We would support the federal recognition of the inherent sovereignty of tribes to prosecute non-Indians engaged in drug dealing.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Lujan advocates for tribal sovereignty in prosecuting non-Indians for drug offenses.

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