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BIA wants Shinnecocks to wait a decade for status
Thursday, December 18, 2003
The Bureau of Indian Affairs says it could take up a decade before deciding on federal recognition for the Shinnecock Nation of New York.
The BIA says there are nine other groups ahead of the Shinnecock's petition.
But a federal judge handling the tribe's casino case wants the agency to decide within 18 months.
In other recognition-related cases, the BIA has been forced to abide by a timeline. But government lawyers successfully challenged court-ordered deadlines in the Mashpee Wampanoag case.
The Shinnecock Nation is recognized by the state of New York.
Get the Story:
Shinnecock Nation To Receive Federal Recognition?
(The Hampton Independent 12/18)
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