Tuesday, December 2, 2008

San Pasqual Cannot Eject Members

The Bureau of Indian Affairs says the San Pasqual Indian Band cannot eject about 60 members, but the tribe can appeal the decision about the disputed members' ancestry. 

Though many tribes determine membership issues on their own, the San Pasqual's constitution gives the BIA that authority. It's unclear what the decision means to an ongoing tribal leadership split that is threatening the tribe's government and its ability to operate the Valley View Casino.

Read more about it here.


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