PROTECT Act of 2025 enhances tribal court jurisdiction over communications and controlled substances.
The PROTECT Act of 2025 amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction for issuing warrants to access electronic communications stored for 180 days or less. It also amends the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to grant tribal courts jurisdiction over controlled substance-related offenses and firearms offenses. This legislation aims to strengthen tribal authority in handling criminal activities within their jurisdictions.
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