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Originally Posted by djtestudo
Just based on that statement, and what I understand of the subject (not much  ), aren't American Indian tribes considered in some way "seperate" nations (although still citizens)?
If that is the case, it seems to me that IDs issued by anyone other then the state are the ones not allowed, and those would be included. Just like they probably wouldn't allow someone with a Wisconsin-issued ID. |
The tribal IDs are used for everything else, and recognize the *limited soveriengty* of the nations. But no, they do have standing to vote in elections at state and national elections...and they have a recognized legal right to have their identification done by their laws...because membership in the tribe often has other consequences as well. Hunting and fishing regulations are different, etc...
It was widely recognized in MN for what it was...a bald faced move to keep people from voting for partisan reasons.