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Through his attorney John Trebon, Means argued that the Navajo Nation does not maintain jurisdiction over him because of a 1990 Supreme Court ruling that held that a "tribe's inherent powers extend only to members of that tribe...
...Trebon argued that Means is the victim of racial discrimination because the Navajo Nation only has authority over him because he is an American Indian. Trebon pointed out that Means cannot vote or hold public office in the Navajo Nation, asking, "Why should he be subject to Navajo...
...Trebon argued that Means is the victim of racial discrimination because the Navajo Nation only has authority over him because he is an American Indian...
...Trebon pointed out that Means cannot vote or hold public office in the Navajo Nation...
...should he be subject to Navajo law?" Trebon asked...