Federal Indian Law

Session I: May 26-June 29, 5:30-7:30pm, exam TBD

This course surveys the development of federal Indian law from the late 19th century to the present, with emphasis on the unique principles regarding tribal sovereignty, the federal trust relationship, tribal treaty rights, and the interplay among tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions. Federal statutes pertaining specifically to Native Americans will be examined.

Professor Patrice H. Kunesh, University of South Dakota School of Law, 3 semester hours.