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The Land & Beyond Bill
Tribal police can act on tribe land and beyond
TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BORDERS
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, tribal police could arrest you on tribal property or nearby areas, and the tribe would be protected by insurance instead of being sued.
Our take
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People living near tribal lands could face law enforcement they never saw before, while any damages they suffer would be paid by the tribe's insurance, not the state, limiting their ability to hold the tribe accountable.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Tribal police get authority on tribal property and nearby areas.
- The tribe must keep liability insurance of at least $500,000 per person.
- The tribe waives sovereign immunity only up to the insurance limits.
- State and local agencies are not liable for tribal officer actions.
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