Major Crimes Act
/ˈmeɪdʒər kraɪmz ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute that places certain serious crimes committed by Native Americans in Native territories under federal jurisdiction.
The Major Crimes Act expanded federal authority over specific offenses on Native American lands.
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- major crimes act
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Commentary
The Act is pivotal in delineating the boundary between federal and tribal law enforcement authority.
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