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Senate Indian Affairs hearing on tribal courts
Friday, July 18, 2008
Filed Under: Law | Politics

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold a hearing next Thursday, July 24, on tribal courts and the administration of justice in Indian Country.

The hearing takes place at 9:30am in Room 562 of the Senate Dirksen Office Building. A witness list hasn't been made public.

The committee has been examining law and order issues in Indian Country since 2007. A comprehensive bill addressing tribal courts and other justice matters is being introduced next week.

Committee Notice:
OVERSIGHT HEARING on Tribal Courts and the Administration of Justice in Indian Country (July 24, 2008)

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