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What did the Major Crimes Act of 1885 require on reservations?

Federal investigation and prosecution of serious crimes.

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  1. Tribal courts handle all crimes
  2. No prosecution at all
  3. Federal investigation and prosecution of serious crimes ✔

Why: Serious crimes on reservations are investigated by the federal government, usually the FBI, and prosecuted by US Attorneys.

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Answer: Federal investigation and prosecution of serious crimes. Serious crimes on reservations are investigated by the federal government, usually the FBI, and prosecuted by US Attorneys.

  1. Native Americans in the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States
    Prosecution of serious crime, historically endemic on reservations, was required by the 1885 Major Crimes Act
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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