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wnylib

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2. The position for Indigenous people is similar to

Reply to dweller (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 11:52 PM

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that of a territory like Puerto Rico. Tribal members are US citizens, but they are also self-governing. Each tribal nation has its own requirements for membership. The federal government recognizes their right to set membership requirements. Indigenous people became citizens of the US by an act of Congress (Snyder Act, aka Indian Citizenship Act) in 1924, signed by Calvin Coolidge.

Although self-governing, they are also subject to federal US laws and state laws where they live, with variations according to agreements (treaties) with state and federal governments.

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Nation's high court rules Oklahoma Indigenous woman must pay income taxes [View all] Polybius Monday OP

How will this play if at all dweller Monday #1

The position for Indigenous people is similar to wnylib Monday #2

Most tribal members on a reservation don't make enough to require paying taxes Bayard Tuesday #3

Depends on the tribe and its location and resources. wnylib Tuesday #4