About Voreese Hoggans
Voreese Hoggans is a tribal law attorney at Colorado River Indian Tribes serving Native communities and clients in Parker, 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 Michigan
Common questions about Tribal Law in Arizona
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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.
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.
Are tribal courts the same as state courts?
No. Tribal courts are courts of the tribal nation, applying tribal law and (where adopted) tribal codes. They are constitutionally separate from federal and state courts. Tribal courts handle most civil matters arising on the reservation, including tribal member family law, contracts, and torts. Tribal court judgments are entitled to full faith and credit by federal courts under 25 USC § 1911 in some contexts; recognition by other states varies.
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Colorado River Indian Tribes
26600 MOHAVE RD
Parker, AZ 85344
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