Description: Seminar, three hours. Examination of legal issues integral to governance that Native American nations face in 21st century, including those that impact and shape political sovereignty, economic development, constitutional reform, membership criteria, cultural property protection, sacred sites, religious freedom, and safety and criminal law enforcement, among others. Emphasis on breadth of issues that lawyers working with and for Native nations must confront. Integration and highlighting of legal issues unique to Native nations within California. Materials from traditional law review articles, books, and case studies derived from field research to engage students in multidimensional settings that confront Native societies. May be concurrently scheduled with Law 637. S/U or letter grading.

Units: 4.0