Frequently Asked Questions

By Kia Murdoch, CILS Sacramento office Staff Attorney I’m Native American, can CILS help me with my legal issue? CILS offers advice and representation in cases that involve issues unique to Native Americans, under either federal Indian law or related state law....

Mythical Indian Benefits

By Denise H. Bareilles, CILS Eureka office Acting Directing Attorney For the last ten years, I have enjoyed working with tribal communities and assisting Native Americans and tribal governments in advancing Indian rights, fostering Indian self-determination, and...

California Stimulus Check

By Ryan Buuck, LMU Loyola Law School, J.D./M.B.A. Dual Degree Candidate Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new economic recovery package that will include $12 billion of direct payments to residents of the State of California. These payments will be like the...