Tohono O'odham Nation: Jurisdiction/Territory Excerpt

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Tohono O'odham Nation

 

ARTICLE I - JURISDICTION

Section 1. 

The sovereign powers, authority and jurisdiction of the Tohono O'odham Nation and of its government shall extend to all lands within the boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation established by Executive Orders: December 12, 1882, modified June 17, 1909 (Gila Bend); July 1, 1874 (San Xavier); February 1, 1917, the Act of February 21, 1931 (Sells); the Act of September 10, 1978, (Florence); and to such other lands as may have been or may hereafter be added thereto by purchase, gift, Act of Congress or otherwise.

Section 2. 

The sovereign powers, authority and jurisdiction of the Tohono O'odham Nation and its government shall extend to all persons and activities carried on within the boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation consistent with federal law.

Section 3. 

The sovereign powers, authority and jurisdiction of the Tohono O'odham Nation and its goverunent over members of the Tohono O'odham Nation shall extend beyond the geographical boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation. 

Full Constitution

Year: 1986

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