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28 U.S.C. § 1362Chapter 85

§1362. Indian tribes

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§1362. Indian tribes

The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of all civil actions, brought by any Indian tribe or band with a governing body duly recognized by the Secretary of the Interior, wherein the matter in controversy arises under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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