In this episode, Rock The Native Vote takes a closer look at a critical and often misunderstood issue: what Tribal IDs actually prove and what they do not. Joined by legal expert Emily Eleftherakis (Cherokee), executive director of the Tribal Sovereignty Institute at OCU School of Law, and Comanche Nation Enrollment Director JD Wauqua, we unpack the reality that Tribal IDs do not verify U.S. citizenship, despite widespread assumptions in our communities.We also explore the potential impact of the SAVE Act on voter registration, particularly for Native voters, and discuss the broader challenges Tribal citizens may face when navigating identification requirements.
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