Perspectives
Alaska AG Withdraws 2004 AG Opinion on Tribal Court Jurisdiction that Conflicted with Alaska SCT Precedent
Deijae Lam Yuen, the lead organizer of ND Polynesian Cultural Club, has been involved with hosting events, like the 2017 Multicultural Festival, to educate and celebrate with others. Photo Courtesy of ND Polynesian Cultural Club
Here is the letter withdrawing “Jurisdiction of State and Tribal Courts in Child Protection Matters,” 2004 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 1: 2014-001_APR2014 The 2004 opinion is here (PDF). The relevant Alaska precedent — State v. Native Village of Tanana, 249 … Continue reading read more