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Unprotected and Uncounted: Domestic Violence and the MMIW Crisis
Unprotected and Uncounted: Domestic Violence and the MMIW Crisis Click Here By Rami Djemal, and Ann Maxcy "The alarming reports of abduction and murder of Native women highlight one of the most devastating issues facing Tribal communities." — National Indigenous...
Meet Tamara Honrado: CILS’ New Directing Attorney for the Northern Office
CILS February Newsletter CILS November Newsletter CILS August Newsletter Tamara Honrado Returns to Lead Northern Office ICWA Work Meet Tamara Honrado: CILS’ New Directing Attorney for the Northern Office California Indian Legal Services (CILS) is proud to welcome back...
From Classroom to Courtroom, California Indian Legal Services 2025 Law Fellowship Cohort: Four new fellows to support legal services for California tribal communities.
From Classroom to Courtroom, California Indian Legal Services 2025 Law Fellowship Cohort: Four new fellows to support legal services for California tribal communities. Kelly Valentine (She/Her/Hers) UC Irvine School of Law – 1L Kelly Valentine is a 1L at UC Irvine...
“An Introduction into Public Law 280.”
By Dorothy Alther, CILS Legal Director If you are a California Native American chances are you have heard of Public Law 280 (PL 280) at some point in your life. But what does PL 280 really mean to you, to your tribe, and California tribal communities? The following is...
“THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE REAL BAD”, THE 2023 INDIAN LAW CASES ISSUED BY THE SUPREME COURT
By Dorothy Alther, CILS Legal Director The U.S. Supreme Court issued three Indian law decision in 2023 that upheld the Indian Child WelfareAct (ICWA), waived tribal immunity under the Bankruptcy Code and ended the term with once againnarrowing the enforceability of...
20 Reasons to Give
As we enter the season of giving, we hope you consider California Indian Legal Services when making your charitable contributions. Since 1967, CILS has been at the forefront of protecting the rights of tribes and tribal peoples through its expertise in federal Indian...