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The Wabanaki Tribes have authority to operate their own local courts, separate from federal and state courts. The jurisdiction of the tribal courts is defined in the Maine Implementing Act and other legislation. Tribal court judges hear cases and make decisions pursuant to Tribal Codes and Tribal Court Rules.

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Lawyering the Indian Child Welfare Act, by Matthew Fletcher and Winona Singel, Vol. 120 Michigan Law Review 1755, 10/20/21
2021-10-21
October 21, 2021
Francis V: Maine Law Court Says Tribe Had Exclusive Jurisdiction, Wabanaki Legal News, Spring Ed. 2009
Preemption, Commandeering, and the Indian Child Welfare Act, by Matthew Fletcher and Randall Khalil, 2022 Wisconsin Law Review, 1199
In Re Children Of Shirley T. (2019)
In Re Trevor I (2009)
In Re Radience K (2019)
In Re Children Of Michelle C (2021)
Francis v. Dana-Cummings, 2007
2007-01-23
January 23, 2007
Francis v. Dana-Cummings, 2008
2008-12-11
December 11, 2008
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The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (MITSC) is an inter-governmental entity created by the Maine Implementing Act of 1980. Six members are appointed by the State, two by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, two by the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and two by the Penobscot Indian Nation. The thirteenth, who is the chairperson, is selected by the other twelve.

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