American Indian Protection
Qui tam protection can help to legally defend land and property belonging to Native American tribes across the United States. Although the original protections for these lands and properties were created in the early part of the 19th century, many continue to persist as serious legal threats for those who violate the legitimacy of Indian tribe boundaries. As the law has changed to match modern legal concerns, several opportunities are still provided for qui tam cases.
For more information regarding your rights as a whistleblower and how these lawsuits can assist the government, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, today at 202-973-0900.
Types of Protection Laws
Considered sovereign of both the individual tribes and the United States government, tribal lands in the U.S. are governed by the tribes, while under the legal protection of the federal government. As a result, these legal statutes are extended to guard tribes as a part of qui tam lawsuits, forbidding the following:
- Illegal buying of American Indian land
- Feeding livestock on American Indian land
- Illegal homebuilding or surveying on American Indian land
- Trading on American Indian land without a permit
As American Indian tribes are protected by the federal government, these special statutes encourage those witnessing illegal actions to come forward. Although not all of these statutes remain in wide use, some, such as those involving trading or feeding livestock, still warrant significant attention.
Contact Us
If you have information regarding wrongdoing directed toward tribal lands, there may be an opportunity for a whistleblower suit. To learn more about these legal actions and how they can help the federal government protect Americans, contact the qui tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900.
