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Melanie Stansbury: “I believe that this decision by the majority of our Supreme Court is a direct affront to tribal sovereignty and to…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2022
I believe that this decision by the majority of our Supreme Court is a direct affront to tribal sovereignty and to Tribal Nationhood.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury criticizes a Supreme Court decision affecting tribal sovereignty.

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