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| − | In ''United States v. Wheeler'', 435 U.S. 313, 323-324 (1978), the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] held that Indian tribes have a sovereign right that is "inherent", which includes the right to prosecute tribal members for crimes. | + | In '''''United States v. Wheeler''''', 435 U.S. 313, 323-324 (1978), the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] held that Indian tribes have a sovereign right that is "inherent", which includes the right to prosecute tribal members for crimes. |
This power, however, is not immune to abrogation by Congress. ''Id.'' at 323 ("the sufferance of Congress"). | This power, however, is not immune to abrogation by Congress. ''Id.'' at 323 ("the sufferance of Congress"). | ||
[[category:United States Supreme Court Cases]] | [[category:United States Supreme Court Cases]] | ||
[[category:Indian Law]] | [[category:Indian Law]] | ||
Revision as of 01:05, April 28, 2008
In United States v. Wheeler, 435 U.S. 313, 323-324 (1978), the U.S. Supreme Court held that Indian tribes have a sovereign right that is "inherent", which includes the right to prosecute tribal members for crimes.
This power, however, is not immune to abrogation by Congress. Id. at 323 ("the sufferance of Congress").