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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2002

A reported 200 members of the Kickapoo Tribe of Texas continue to occupy tribal buildings in protest of corrupt leadership.

The members oppose chairman Raul Garza and his associates. Accusing them of financial mismanagement, they voted the Garza and the council out of office. The Bureau of Indian Affairs isn't recognizing the action.

A federal judge ordered the protesters to leave but they have refused. A court hearing is scheduled next week to hear the dispute.

Get the Story:
Officers hesitant to eject Kickapoo (The San Antonio Express-News 11/1)
Standoff continues at Kickapoo reservation despite court order (The San Antonio Express-News 10/31)
Judge enters Kickapoo leadership dispute (United Press International 10/31)
Jurisdiction isn't clear in tribe feud (The Houston Chronicle 10/31)
Dissident Kickapoo still occupy casino, tribal offices (AP 10/31)

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Kickapoo leadership dispute escalates (10/31)
BIA not recognizing Kickapoo ouster (10/30)
Tribal members kick out council (10/29)