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Crow Legislature Rejects Bill to Expand Enrollment
Chairman Frank White Clay's proposal would have expanded eligibility for tribal citizenship and services for more than 14,000 enrolled members and thousands of descendants.
- On Wednesday, the Crow Tribe Legislature voted down a bill to revise tribal membership on a 10-7 vote, rejecting a proposal that would have fundamentally altered the definition of tribal citizenship.
- Chairman Frank White Clay brought the legislation to replace the current requirement to "possess one-quarter Crow Indian blood" by classifying all living members as having 100% blood eligibility.
- Sen. Dean Don't Mix argued that broader membership could make it harder to revise the tribe's Constitution, while opponents expressed concern the legislation was "passing the buck" to future generations.
- Federal agents introduced blood quantum in the late 19th century to assimilate Native Americans, a practice Russell called "arbitrary" and riddled with "significant errors" affecting tribal families.
- Although the bill failed, Chairman Frank White Clay could still propose new legislation or issue an executive order to address concerns that the tribe faces an "expiration date.
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Crow Legislature rejects bill to expand enrollment – WTOP News
After nearly two hours of impassioned debate, the Crow Tribe’s Legislature on Wednesday voted down a bill that would dramatically change the definition of tribal membership. The bill, brought by Chairman Frank White Clay, would have revised the tribe’s “blood quantum” standard, effectively making more people eligible for tribal citizenship. Blood quantum, a concept created...
·Chevy Chase, United States
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Crow Legislature rejects bill to expand enrollment
After nearly two hours of impassioned debate, the Crow Tribe’s Legislature on Wednesday voted down a bill that would dramatically change the definition of tribal membership.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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