Federal Anti-Indian Law: The Legal Entrapment of Indigenous Peoples

This book explores the U.S. legal doctrines that underpin the dispossession and domination of Indigenous peoples, arguing that the U.S. government's assertion of absolute prerogative and unlimited authority over Native peoples and their lands is a suspension of law. It combines a deep theoretical analysis of the law with a historical examination of its roots in Christian civilization and raises the possibility of revoking the doctrine of domination. The book's larger context is the increasing frequency of Indigenous conflicts with nation-states as ecological crises caused by industrial extraction impinge drastically on Indigenous peoples' existence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

This book delves into the crucial and understudied story of the U.S. legal doctrines that underpin the dispossession and domination of Indigenous peoples, serving as a powerful tool for global Indigenous movements seeking self-determination. In this comprehensive historical study of federal Indian law, attorney and educator Peter P. d Errico challenges the notion that the U.S. government possesses an absolute prerogative and unlimited authority over Native peoples and their lands. Through a deep theoretical analysis of the law coupled with a historical examination of its roots in Christian civilization, d Errico presents a close reading of foundational legal cases and raises the possibility of revoking the doctrine of domination.

The book's broader context is the increasing frequency of Indigenous conflicts with nation-states worldwide as ecological crises caused by industrial extraction severely impact the existence of Indigenous peoples. D Errico reimagines the role of law in the global order, envisioning an Indigenous nomos of the earth, an order that emerges from the collective experiences and relationships of peoples and places rather than the prevailing hegemony of states.

By shedding light on the historical and legal foundations of colonialism and dispossession, this book offers a critical perspective on the ongoing struggles for Indigenous rights and self-determination. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of colonialism and its impact on Indigenous societies.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 163 x 243 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781440879210