The Supreme Court and Tribal Gaming: California V. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians

by Ralph A. Rossum

Book Overview

When the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians--a small tribe of only 25 members--first opened a high-stakes bingo parlor, the operation was shut down by the State of California as a violation of its gambling laws. It took a Supreme Court decision to overturn the state's action, confirm the autonomy of tribes, and pave the way for other tribes to operate gaming centers throughout America. Ralph Rossum explores the origins, arguments, and impact of California...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700617787
• ISBN13: 9780700617784
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"