Catherine Wright
PO BOX 212
Kykotsmovi, Arizona • Serving Navajo County
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About Catherine Wright
Catherine Wright is a tribal law attorney at PO BOX 212 serving Native communities and clients in Kykotsmovi, Arizona. Tribal law practice in Arizona involves federal Indian law (the Indian Reorganization Act, the Indian Civil Rights Act, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act), tribal codes of the 22 federally-recognized tribes within or adjacent to Arizona, and state-tribal compacts, addressing jurisdiction, gaming, water rights, and economic development. Contact details appear below.
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Education
- Law School: U of Texas
Common questions about Tribal Law in Arizona
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What is a state-tribal compact in Arizona?
A state-tribal compact is a formal agreement between a tribal nation and the State of Arizona on matters of shared concern - most commonly gaming under IGRA, but also tobacco taxation, vehicle licensing, and law enforcement cooperation. Compacts are negotiated at the executive level and ratified by the tribal council. Arizona's gaming compacts have been amended periodically since the original 2002 compacts.
What is the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act?
IGRA, 25 USC § 2701 et seq., is the 1988 federal statute that established the framework for tribal gaming. Class III gaming (casino-style) requires a tribal-state compact. Arizona's tribal-state gaming compacts allow casino operations on reservations under negotiated terms. The National Indian Gaming Commission oversees tribal gaming nationally.
How does the Indian Child Welfare Act apply in Arizona?
ICWA, 25 USC § 1901 et seq., applies to state-court custody proceedings involving Indian children. It requires notice to the child's tribe, gives tribes the right to intervene or transfer the case to tribal court, and establishes preferences for placement with extended family or tribal members. Arizona courts apply ICWA in adoption, foster care, and termination proceedings.
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PO BOX 212
PO BOX 212
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
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