Judge delays enrollment policy vote

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2002

A federal judge in Montana has extended a temporary restraining order against the Bureau of Indian Affairs that prohibits the Flathead Nation from holding a vote to change its enrollment policy.

The tribe is considering opening its rolls to lineal descendants. But a group of tribal members opposes the initiative and sued to prevent a constitutional election.

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes make up the Flathead Nation.

Get the Story:
Tribal rolls vote again delayed (AP 11/3)

Relevant Links:
Flathead Nation - http://www.peoplescenter.org

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