The Cannabis Clash: A Tribal Sovereignty Battle Unfolds in Minnesota

The Cannabis Clash: A Tribal Sovereignty Battle Unfolds in Minnesota

The first legal recreational cannabis sale on Minnesota’s White Earth reservation highlights challenges in tribal sovereignty and state jurisdiction. Todd Thompson’s shop was raided, exposing tensions between state law and tribal rights. Legal and economic empowerment for Native communities remains hindered despite state legalization efforts. Judge Seamus P. Duffy’s ruling underscores the blurred boundaries between … Read more