Federal Indian Law   Tags: federal indian law, indian law, indians, native americans  

Both LexisNexis and Westlaw have Native American Law tabs which organize Native American Law materials and offer a shortcut to the Native American Law materials on LexisNexis and Westlaw. 

Federal Indian Law and Tribal Law research guides are available on the  National Indian Law Library website. These guides provide practical tips for Indian Law researchers. 

The following are major area of litigation with regard to Indians their tribes.

1) Criminal and Civil Jurisdiction In Indian Country

2) Taxation and Regulation In Indian Country

3) Indian Gaming

4) Indian Religion and Culture

5) Environmental related claims in Indian Country

The sources listed in this LibGuide provide researchers with links and listings of resources that give insight into the history of Federal Indian Law and the current trends.  This Libguide will highlight primary sources; secondary sources; various news sources; and websites that may help you perform basic Federal Indian Law research.

• Criminal Jurisdiction AND Indian Country
• Civil Jurisdiction AND Indian Country
• Gaming Regulations AND Indian tribes
• Religion AND Indian tribes
• Environmental claims AND Indian tribes
• Natural Resources claims AND Indian tribes
• Federal Indian Law

**this list is not exhaustive but should aid you in searching various research databases.

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

Marilyn K. Nicely, Annotated Bibliography of Federal and Tribal Law: Print and Internet Resources (April 2003).

Nancy Carol Carter, American Indian Law: Research and Sources, Legal Reference Services Q., Winter 1984/85, at 7.

Nancy Carol Carter, American Indian Tribal Governments, Law, and Courts, Legal Reference Services Q., 2000 no. 2, at 7.

DIRECTORIES 

Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Leaders Directory 

United States tribal courts directory  Reference KF8224.C6 S39 2008

University of Okalahoma Law Center, American Indian Tribal/Nation Home Pages