Heritage Foundation Argument against VAWA’s Tribal Jurisdiction Provisions – and Commentary

This story was filed on April 25, 2013

Paul J Larkin and Joseph Luppino-Esposito of the Heritage Foundation have published “The Violence Against Women Act, Federal Criminal Jurisdiction, and Indian Tribal Courts” in the BYU Journal of Public Law. From the conclusion: Congress is right to be concerned … Continue reading →read more

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