We are separate sovereigns, with inherent plenary authority over our reservations. No one can take that away from us.
Ben Ray Luján: “We are separate sovereigns, with inherent plenary authority over our reservations. No one can take that away from us.”
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Affirms tribal sovereignty against federal jurisdiction.
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