New York State Assembly: Pass bill A07420B: NY Recognition of Montaukett Indian Nation

New York State Assembly: Pass bill A07420B: NY Recognition of Montaukett Indian Nation

The Issue

The Montaukett Indian Nation's status as a NY Indian tribe was unconstitutionally revoked in 1910 by the New York Supreme Court. Bill A07420B/S 5894-B will overturn the 1910 ruling and create a procedure to restore the Montaukett as a historical New York Indian tribe.

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The Issue

The Montaukett Indian Nation's status as a NY Indian tribe was unconstitutionally revoked in 1910 by the New York Supreme Court. Bill A07420B/S 5894-B will overturn the 1910 ruling and create a procedure to restore the Montaukett as a historical New York Indian tribe.

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Speaker Sheldon Silver
Speaker Sheldon Silver
Speaker, NY State Assembly

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Petition created on December 26, 2012