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RE: ACR 32 requires reference to the Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA)
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ACR 32 by resolution would reaffirm the state’s recognition of the
sovereign status of federally recognized Indian tribes as separate and
independent governmental communities. In addition, it would call
upon state agencies engaging in activities or developing policies that
affect Native Americans to do so in a knowledgeable, sensitive manner
that is respectful of tribal sovereignty. Very importantly, ACR 32
encourages state agencies to reevaluate and improve the
implementation of laws affecting Native American tribal rights.
We are asking you not to buckle to the pressure imposed by the Native
American Caucus to remove reference to the Indian Civil Rights from
ACR 32. Your legislation is providing California tribes with a
reaffirmation of their sovereignty and future considerations involving
dealings with the state that will assuredly be handled in a thoughtful,
sensitive manner. The inclusion of the ICRA in ACR 32 provides some
of that consideration and respect for the individual California Indian
and the civil rights they have previously been denied.
Sincerely,