CJU-218 Crime and Law in Indian Country
What happens if you commit a crime on an Indian reservation? Who will prosecute you and how will they punish you? This course will explore the roots of tribal legal systems and criminal law, both the Native and American influences. You will gain an understanding of tribal government, legal systems, criminal law, and the role of tradition in contemporary tribal law. The course will also examine the conflict between Native and non-Native perspectives on several cases: sovereignty, rights to cultural practices, women, freedom of religion, and land.
Offered
Ocasionally