PROTECT Act of 2025 expands Tribal court jurisdiction over controlled substances, firearms, and communications.

The PROTECT Act of 2025 amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction. It also amends the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to grant Tribal jurisdiction over controlled substances, related offenses, and firearms. This includes offenses such as drug trafficking, unlawful drug possession, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The bill ensures that Tribal courts can issue warrants for these offenses and that Tribal courts are included in the definition of governmental entities for disclosure of electronic communications.

PROTECT Act of 2025 expands Tribal court jurisdiction over controlled substances, firearms, and communications.

The PROTECT Act of 2025 amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction. It also amends the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to grant Tribal jurisdiction over controlled substances, related offenses, and firearms. This includes offenses such as drug trafficking, unlawful drug possession, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The bill ensures that Tribal courts can issue warrants for these offenses and that Tribal courts are included in the definition of governmental entities for disclosure of electronic communications.