Wounded Knee Sacred Site: Full Control and Tax Exemption for Sioux Tribes.
This law transfers approximately 40 acres of the Wounded Knee Massacre site into a special restricted status under the control of the Oglala Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes. This action grants the Tribes full civil and criminal jurisdiction over the sacred land, exempts it from state and local taxes, and removes federal bureaucratic oversight regarding its use.
Key points
The Wounded Knee Massacre site (40 acres) is formally placed under the ownership and jurisdiction of the Oglala Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes, enhancing tribal sovereignty.
The land is permanently protected from state and local taxation and cannot be transferred without Congressional and Tribal consent.
The Tribes gain autonomy in managing the site for memorial and sacred purposes, with a specific ban on using the land for gambling activities.
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