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Supreme Court Limits Indigenous Land Trusts

HeadlineFeb 25, 2009

The Supreme Court has dealt a setback to indigenous land claims in the US. On Tuesday, the court limited the government’s authority to hold land in trust for Native American tribes. Several states have sought the ruling to be able to impose greater control over development on indigenous lands.

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