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Tribal Law & Courts

An Interview with Congressman Thomas Jeffery Cole

By Judge Beth A. Gibson

With deep Native American roots in his home state of Oklahoma, Congressman Thomas Jeffery Cole has followed in his mother’s footsteps to advocate for the rights of tribes in his state and in our country.

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Tribal Law & Courts

On-the-Ground VAWA Implementation: Lessons from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe

By Alfred Urbina and Melissa Tatum

The arrest of a non-Indian on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation in 2014 helped lead to advancements in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, enabling the tribal criminal justice system to better protect its community.

Tribal Law & Courts

Michigan’s Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum Attempting Great Things

By Justice Bridget M. McCormack

Michigan is home to 12 federally recognized tribes, each with its own court system. The Michigan Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum aims to uphold justice across jurisdictional lines.

Tribal Law & Courts

The Indigenous Practice That Is Transforming the Adversarial Process

By Neil B. Nesheim

Cultures have used restorative methods to resolve disputes for centuries. With a focus on healing, collaboration, and consensus-building, offenders, victims, and communities can be made whole again. This article examines the traditional Circle and how it is making positive changes in the Western legal system.

Tribal Law & Courts

Exit, Pursued by a Bear: Why Peacemaking Makes Sense in State Court Justice Systems

By Judge Timothy Connors

With a focus on relationships and community, peacemaking offers an alternative path to achieving justice that may have more positive and long-lasting results than traditional mediation methods.

Tribal Law & Courts

Traffic Safety in Indian Country: A New Beginning

By J. Matthew Martin and Susan Crotty

Evidence suggests that roads in Indian Country are among the most dangerous in America. The recent FAST Act targets Indian Country and aims to work collaboratively with residents to make their transportation habits safer.

Technology Column

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

#AI, #VR, and #IoT Are Coming to a Courthouse Near You!

By Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr.

The Judges’ Journal technology columnist proposes examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and the Internet of Things (IoT) that may find their way into your courthouse in the near future.

Ethics Column

Ethics

Judicial Ethics and Tribal Courts

By Marla N. Greenstein

By adopting a Code of Conduct, tribal decision makers can benefit from guidance, clear expectations, and confidence in their decisions from tribal members.

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Tribal Courts

Justice in Indian Country

Waymaker

An Interview with Congressman Thomas Jeffery Cole

Features

On-the-Ground VAWA Implementation: Lessons from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Michigan’s Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum Attempting Great Things

The Indigenous Practice That Is Transforming the Adversarial Process

Exit, Pursued by a Bear: Why Peacemaking Makes Sense in State Court Justice Systems

Traffic Safety in Indian Country: A New Beginning

Technology Column

#AI, #VR, and #IoT Are Coming to a Courthouse Near You!

Ethics Column

Judicial Ethics and Tribal Courts

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Tribal Courts

Justice in Indian Country

Waymaker

An Interview with Congressman Thomas Jeffery Cole

Features

On-the-Ground VAWA Implementation: Lessons from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Michigan’s Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum Attempting Great Things

The Indigenous Practice That Is Transforming the Adversarial Process

Exit, Pursued by a Bear: Why Peacemaking Makes Sense in State Court Justice Systems

Traffic Safety in Indian Country: A New Beginning

Technology Column

#AI, #VR, and #IoT Are Coming to a Courthouse Near You!

Ethics Column

Judicial Ethics and Tribal Courts

ABA Resources

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