Federal Indian Law (LAW-641-001)
Ezra Rosser
Meets: 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM (TTh) - Warren - Room N103
Enrolled: 7 / Limit: 22
Notices
Assessment:Take-home exam. Name change from American Indian Law pending Faculty approval
Description
This course explores the principles, doctrines, and history underlying the legal relationship between the United States and Indian tribes; the powers of tribal governments; economic development in Indian country; the role of tribal custom in tribal law; the relevance of developing international indigenous law to Indian nations; and introduces some of the ongoing debates in Indian legal scholarship.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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First Class Readings
For the first class, read the first set of readings in the syllabus: p1-43 (skim 1-31, read closely 31-43) Introduction to tribes and different perspectives on Indian law.
Syllabus
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