rights
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It allows the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of southwestern Colorado to approve its own energy-related leases, rights of way and business agreements without federal sign-off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
In death, the beloved bald eagle’s final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
It was awaiting confirmation of the grazing rights before deciding how many horses would be allowed to remain on the common.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Undocumented residents don’t enjoy the same legal rights as citizens, and deporting someone is a much lower lift, legally speaking, than prosecuting someone for a crime they didn’t commit.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Emmett’s death ignited the civil rights movement as we know it, baby girl,” Dad says.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
