tribal sovereignty Indian reservations sovereignty federal state states
The United States observes limited tribal sovereignty for American Indian nations. American Indians are U.S. citizens and tribal lands are subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress and the federal courts. Like the states, tribes have some restrictions on their autonomy. They are prohibited from making war, engaging in foreign relations, and printing or issuing their own currency. Indian reservations are usually contained within one particular state, but there are 12 reservations that cross state boundaries.
