Do Native American laws override state laws?

The answer to this question is that it depends. Native American laws typically override state laws in situations where the two conflict. For example, if a Native American tribe has a specific law that applies to a certain area or activity that is in conflict with a state law, then the Native American law would take precedence. However, this does not mean that Native American laws will always override state laws. For instance, when it comes to the practice of law in South Carolina, the state’s laws generally take precedence over Native American laws. This also applies to federal law. In other words, if a state law or federal law conflicts with a Native American law, then the state or federal law would take precedence. When it comes to criminal activity, Native American laws may also be applied to Native Americans on tribal land as long as the crime does not violate federal law. This means that the criminal penalties to a Native American for a crime committed on tribal land may be harsher than if the crime had been committed on non-tribal land even if the state law does not specifically address the crime. In summary, Native American laws generally override state laws when they conflict, but state and federal laws typically take precedence over Native American laws. When it comes to criminal activity, Native American laws may be applied on tribal lands as long as federal law is not violated.

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