President Barack Obama will sign the Tribal Law and Order Act at the White House this afternoon.

Tribal leaders, advocates for Native women and sponsors of the bill are expected at the ceremony. It's the first time Obama has held a signing for a stand-alone piece of Indian legislation.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 4:45pm. Join Indianz.Com on Twitter for updates.

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