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Settlement of Miami Indian Land Disputes in Illinois

This act aims to resolve long-standing land disputes in Illinois involving the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. It grants the tribe a limited time to file a claim in federal court, while simultaneously extinguishing all other future claims to these lands. For citizens, this means a final clarification of the legal status of certain lands in Illinois, which may affect property stability and spatial planning.
Key points
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma is given one year to file a land claim in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, regardless of statutes of limitations.
After this year or upon filing a claim, all other present and future claims by the tribe to land in Illinois will be permanently extinguished.
The act seeks to conclude historical land disputes, potentially bringing greater legal certainty for landowners and communities in Illinois.
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Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_550
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2025-02-12