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Denying the Sovereigns within its Borders: New Jersey, Casino Politics & American Indian Tribes

Presenter: 
Jeremy Newman (Stockton University)
Presentation type: 
Paper
Abstract: 

Whereas the news media focuses on the contraction of the gaming industry in Atlantic City, this video counters the “casino-monger fallacy” faced by Rev. John Norwood and the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. In their federal lawsuit, they argue that the State of New Jersey has violated their civil rights by acting on this stereotype and rescinding their recognition. This video details the tribe’s legal argument while highlighting its Christian faith. Not only have they prohibited profiting from vice in tribal law, they have an anti-gaming pact with other tribes in their confederation.

Scheduled on: 
Friday, November 4, 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm

About the presenter

Jeremy Newman

Jeremy Newman is an Associate Professor of Communications at Stockton University

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