Number	18566
Subject	Native Americans
Source	Detroit News
State	MI
Year	2001
Publication Date	August 5-6, November 11, December 30
Summary	The Detroit News reports on abuses of power by the governing bodies of Native Americans reservations in Michigan and across the nation. The report details abuses of democracy, judicial process and financial benefit on the part of the leaders. Tribal leaders used their powers to expel political enemies, change election rules in their favor and stifle criticism of their mishandling millions of dollars in tribal money.
Category	FOIA Award - Finalist
Pages	58
Keywords	American Indians;Native Americans;reservations;tribal leadership;casinos;casino revenues;FOIA
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