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Justice Manual § 5-14.400
General Procedures in District Court Litigation—Tensions Between Indian Interests and Those of Particular Federal Entities
In cases involving action by the United States for the benefit of Indian Tribes or their members, tension may arise between Indian interests and those of particular entities of the federal government. Guidance concerning resolution of these tensions is included in the Attorney General's letter referenced in JM 5-14.130. When it is determined that significant tensions exist, the Chief of the Indian Resources Section should be notified.
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[updated April 2018]
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