Chippewa Cree Tribe's anti-slander law protested
Thursday, March 13, 2008
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Members of the
Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana are protesting a new anti-slander law that could result in offenders losing their property and being kicked off the Rocky Boy Reservation.
Tribal members are circulating a petition to rescind the law. They said it violates their cultural rights and the tribe's constitution.
The law makes it a crime to slander a tribal council member of a tribal employee. Offenders could have their property seized or could be expelled from the tribe permanently.
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Tribal protesters slam Rocky Boy slander ordinance
(The Great Falls Tribune 3/13)
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