Chief Lynn Malerba will become the first Native American to serve as Treasurer of the United States and will lead the newly established Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.
As of June 29, 2022, the Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that Oklahoma has jurisdiction to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians in Indian Country. The ruling marks the first time in U.S. history that a state has concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government.
On Wednesday June 15, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision allowing Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, located near El Paso, Texas, to offer electronic bingo at its gaming facility.
The recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which sets aside $13 billion specifically for tribes, has been accompanied by a Tribal Playbook created by the federal government.
On May 18, 2022, the United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Sunshine Skyes to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Justice Sykes is the first Native federal judge in California, the fourth active Native American Article III federal judge in the nation, and just the seventh Native federal judge ever appointed.
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The Tunica Biloxi Tribe Political Action Committee website discusses native American news & politics. We work to promote tribal interests, support candidates, and advance native American political causes. Together, we work towards a brighter political future for all Native American tribes.
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