It's Complicated. Federal-Tribal Relations and Free Practice of Alt-Religion

This episode examines (1) the actual relationship between the United States and the American Indian populations, (2) how this relationship informs how the Federal government settles disputes that arise when a American Indian spiritual practice comes into conflicts with principles in the Endangered Species Act or the Controlled Substances Act. This is an ever evolving area of law that reflects, generally speaking, the interests of the "norm" and those in governance. Episode Links: U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs, Frequently Asked Questions Harvard University, Religious Freedom for Native Americans Becket Law, Legal Library