[vbmoneyspender]

Are you familiar with the treaties that were negotiated with the Indian tribes? Those treaties provide the constitutional basis for the treatment of the tribes. If you need further information on this let me know and I'll dig up some info for you on how treaties work in conjunction with the Constitution.

[Chad Fairbanks]

Here's another interesting perspective, as well...


http://www.usdoj.gov/otj/sovtrb.htm

[GladesGuru]

I am aware of the Constitution, and the Treaties. But I still see a conflict between special status for the Indians and the Constitution.

Such special status would seem to be in conflict with other parts of the Constitution, such as the Equal Protection section.