Gila River Indian Community considers ordinance to banish or disenroll members who commit crimes

The Gila River Indian Community in Arizona is weighing a new ordinance that would allow for the banishment and disenrollment of tribal members convicted of violent crimes. If adopted, the proposal would mark the first time a tribal government in the state formalized such a measure into its criminal code. The tribe's council is asking members for input on the proposal through an online survey…
Source: Red Lake Nation News