"Ray Lutz, Democratic candidate for the 52nd Congressional district, slammed incumbent Rep. Duncan D. Hunter’s vote against the Tribal Law and Order Act HR725. Democratic Lutz, I assume, did not read the “riders” (90 pages) added to HR725 which seem to be contradictory and at times confusing. This seems to be the rule with most good bills that have pages of “riders” attached. These riders authorized over $1 billion in spending which would be an additional burden on the taxpaying citizens.

It is also interesting to note the California State Sheriffs’ Association had concerns on the language addressing the “proposed access by tribal police to national criminal information databases, specifically the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) raises an important issue for us.” The Association further noted that “the federal government through this legislation is providing national access to secure and restricted information to tribal police officers, that they are not entitled to under California law.”

Congressman Hunter has taken a strong stand on proper law enforcement and the right to all citizens to receive protection under the law. This bill will only confuse the issue between state, tribal land and federal jurisdiction."

Get the Story:
Patrick Riggs: DID LUTZ READ THE RIDERS ON TRIBAL LAW & ORDER ACT? (East County Magazine 8/17)

Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act:
H.R.725

Tribal Law and Order Act:
S.797 | H.R.1924

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