
State Sues Interior Over Seneca Land Status
New York challenges federal restricted-fee decisions for Seneca Nation parcels in Buffalo and Grand Island.
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Should the government be able to reverse federal land decisions for tribal nations?
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New York challenges federal restricted-fee decisions for Seneca Nation parcels in Buffalo and Grand Island.
Live Poll
Should the government be able to reverse federal land decisions for tribal nations?
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