More then just the Tribal Council for his own tribe, what he’s proposing would destroy the sovereignty of EVERY tribe in the US that has it.
A definite possibility. However, the could also limit its ruling to this particular tribe. Or others sharing similar characteristics. See my post #18.
There are a number of small tribes located in California who were recognized for reasons of sheer political expediency. Most of them you would never have heard of even if you are somewhat well versed in Native American cultures, as am I.
As just one example, you will find a giant gas station/retail/casino/hotel/ luxury resort establishment off I-10 just 30 or so miles west of Palm Springs, California. No disrespect intended to that tribe. In fact, I take my hat off to them for running a successful thriving business and knowing how to work the system so the government leaves them alone. But they have a handful of tribal members and no history of treaties with the United States to give them the sovereign status which they enjoy.
I think it would be nice if just about everybody could swing such a deal. Including paleface tribes. Then federalista jurisdiction could be limited to just the non-self sustaining portion of our drone population.