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286.5 sec. 001 - Federal Indian Law (Spring 2025)
Instructor: Seth Davis (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
Th 10:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Location: Law 100
From January 16, 2025
To April 24, 2025
Course End: April 24, 2025
Class Number: 33591
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 81
Waitlisted: 5
Enroll Limit: 81
As of: 11/23 11:55 PM
Federal Indian Law is an introduction to federal law about American Indian Nations. It explores the treaties, statutes, regulations, and common law and constitutional doctrines that govern the relationship between the United States and Indian Nations. The course will focus upon three major topics: the treaty system and the trust relationship between the United States and Indian Nations; tribal sovereignty, including jurisdiction in Indian Country and the plenary power doctrine; and Indian property rights.
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Exam Notes: (TH) Take-home examination
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Public Law and Policy
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Race and Law
Social Justice and Public Interest
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- Cases & Materials on Federal Indian Law
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Edition: 7th 2017
Publisher: West Academic
ISBN: 9781634599061
e-Book Available: unknown
Price: $248.00
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