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For Native Americans, a ‘Historic Moment’ on the Path to Power at the Ballot Box

January 4, 2018 /

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Court battles playing out over indigenous voting rights have
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"In one of the poorest counties in the nation, the last thing we need is to be constantly sued by these predatory attorneys," said Phil Lyman, a county commissioner.

By JULIE TURKEWITZ

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