KeAloha Douma
Douma Law, PLLC
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About KeAloha Douma
Specializes in Indian Law. Dedicated to representing Tribal nations, Tribal entities, and organizations that interact with Indigenous communities.
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Education
- Law School: U of Arizona
Common questions about Tribal Law in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
What is the Indian Civil Rights Act?
ICRA, 25 USC § 1301 et seq., extends most U.S. Bill of Rights protections to tribal members in their relationships with tribal governments. Habeas corpus is the primary federal remedy for ICRA violations under § 1303. ICRA does not apply to private tribal-member-to-tribal-member relationships and is enforced primarily through tribal courts.
Can I sue a tribe in court?
Generally no, due to tribal sovereign immunity. Tribes are immune from suit unless Congress authorizes the suit or the tribe waives immunity. Suits against tribal officers in their official capacity are also generally barred under sovereign immunity. Some commercial activities may involve narrow waivers in contracts. The Indian Civil Rights Act provides limited federal court relief through habeas corpus.
What tribes have reservations in Arizona?
Arizona has 22 federally recognized tribes including the Navajo Nation (the largest, partially in Arizona), the Tohono O'odham Nation, the White Mountain Apache, the San Carlos Apache, the Hualapai, the Hopi Tribe, the Yaqui, and many others. Each tribe has distinct laws, courts, and government structure. Federal trust land totals about 28% of Arizona's territory.