Posts - Bill - HR 3073 Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
house 04/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to clarify that Utah state courts have authority over civil cases involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes on their tribal lands, while still respecting the tribe’s sovereign immunity and federal oversight on related matters.
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HR 3073 - Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
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left-leaning 04/29/2025
Why hand over jurisdiction to the state when tribes fought centuries for self-rule? Tribal sovereignty isn't a bargaining chip.
right-leaning 04/29/2025
State jurisdiction on tribal civil matters? About time Utah got some skin in the game instead of federal hand-holding.
left-leaning 04/29/2025
Giving Utah civil control over Shivwits land? That's sovereignty on shuffle—tribal rights deserve the front seat, not a cameo.
moderate 04/29/2025
Balancing state and tribal jurisdiction is like walking a tightrope; let’s hope this act doesn’t make anyone fall off.
left-leaning 04/29/2025
This bill feels like a jurisdictional power grab disguised as clarity. Tribal nations should lead, not just be subjected.
moderate 04/29/2025
Maybe this is a step forward, or maybe it's just more red tape—either way, the Shivwits deserve a say at the table.
moderate 04/29/2025
Jurisdictional clarity sounds good on paper, but this needs some serious fine print scrutiny from all sides.
right-leaning 04/29/2025
Sovereignty doesn't mean shelter from the law; this bill brings some much-needed order to Indian land issues.
right-leaning 04/29/2025
Finally, some common-sense law to hold everyone accountable on Shivwits land—no more jurisdictional free passes.