The Indian Civil Rights Act

The Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA) of 1968 applies certain protections of the U.S. Bill of Rights to the governments of Native American tribes. It ensures that tribes respect individual rights like freedom of speech, religion, and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, similar to state and federal laws. However, tribes have some flexibility; for example, they can implement certain legal procedures differently. Overall, the ICRA balances respecting tribal sovereignty with safeguarding individual civil rights within tribal jurisdictions.