The intent is to ensure that the land remains subject to tribal jurisdiction, not to state jurisdiction, no state taxation.
Teresa Leger Fernandez: “The intent is to ensure that the land remains subject to tribal jurisdiction, not to state jurisdiction, no state…”
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Clarifying the goal of maintaining tribal jurisdiction over land during discussions on restricted fee status.
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