Sovereignty and survival; the status of Indian tribes under American law is a key to their cultural existence

Article Abstract:

Issues regarding the struggle for tribal sovereignty of the Native Americans are discussed. Over the years, the Supreme Court has used a three-pronged axiom for showing the exceptions to the sovereign powers this group holds. The exceptions are grouped under the headings of those given up in treaties or agreements, those unilaterally abrogated by Congress, and those "inconsistent with their status."

Native Americans, Native North Americans, Minorities, Tribal government

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Indictment of a system

Article Abstract:

Criticism of the grand jury system and the defense bar's proposal for grand jury reform are discussed. The defense bar's proposal includes opening the grand jury room to defense lawyers and holding the federal government to other constitutional safeguards used at trial.

Criminal investigation, Grand jury, Grand juries

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Defense warnings

Article Abstract:

Lawsuits aimed at securing more funding for indigent legal defense and improving the situation for overburdened public defenders are discussed. All the suits seek to enforce the unfulfilled mandate of the 1965 Gideon v. Wainwright ruling concerning the criminal defendant's right to counsel. Advocates for the poor place the most hope in state courts.

Finance, Public defenders, Legal assistance to the poor

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