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Teresa Leger Fernandez: “The intent is to ensure that the land remains subject to tribal jurisdiction, not to state jurisdiction, no state…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2023
The intent is to ensure that the land remains subject to tribal jurisdiction, not to state jurisdiction, no state taxation.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying the goal of maintaining tribal jurisdiction over land during discussions on restricted fee status.

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