Federal Court Affirms that Tribal Cops Working under BIA Contract May Be Federal Officers for Certain Purposes

This story was filed on August 21, 2014

Here are the materials in United States v. Janis (D. S.D.): 27 Motion to Dismiss 30 US Response 43 DCT Orderread more

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