Indian Law 201 2025

Co-produced by the Indian Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Indian law insights

Tribal sovereignty is a foundational principle of Indian law, but questions persist about the limits of state and federal power on tribal lands. Indian Law 201 explores the latest developments in jurisdiction, reservation boundaries, and intergovernmental authority.

Examine recent, high-impact federal court decisions and their ongoing implications for state and tribal authority. You’ll gain a better understanding of how these rulings affect self-governance and the enforcement of laws and court decisions across jurisdictions.

Additional topics include:

• The role and recognition of tribal court rulings by state and federal authorities
• Recent court developments on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act (WICWA)
• Tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians under U.S. v. Cooley (2021) and the expanded Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
• McGirt v. Oklahoma’s (2020) impact on reservation boundary disputes, including ongoing challenges to the ruling
• Oneida Nation v. Village of Hobart’s (7th Cir. 2021) reaffirmation of the Oneida Nation’s sovereignty
• Ongoing disputes involving tribal lands, including the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline case

Whether you represent Native nations, clients interacting with tribal governments, or other entities and individuals, Indian Law 201 offers critical insights into cases involving tribal lands, law, and jurisdiction.