Northwestern Washington Tribes Win Right to Sue for Treaty Lands
A new bill allows tribes to take historical land claims against the government to the court of claims.
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Obtaining unanimous consent, a bill has been brought up by Lin H. Hadley and passed by the house, permitting the different tribes of northwestern Washington Indians to present their claims against the government to the United States court of claims in this city. The Indians charge they did not receive all the lands promised under the treaties promulgated in the 1850s by Territorial Governor Stevens.
“The Indians charge they did not receive all the lands promised under the treaties promulgated in the '50s.”
This reflects the long-standing, often ignored history of broken treaties in Washington State, marking one of the many legal battles tribal nations have fought to reclaim stolen land and hold the federal government accountable.
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