What states assumed jurisdiction over Indian reservations through Public Law 280?
Enumerated in Public Law 280 were six states which were obligated to assume jurisdiction from the outset of the law: Alaska, California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, and Wisconsin. States that have assumed at least some jurisdiction since the enactment of Public Law 280 include: Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, Florida, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Arizona, Iowa, and Utah. 3. Why do some oppose Public Law 280? Many argue that because Public Law 280 was initially enacted without the consent of the Indians affected it is inherently immoral. Although Public Law 280 was amended in 1968 requiring the consent of the tribe, consent was not required for states that had assumed jurisdiction up to 1968. Others argue that the enactment of the law was a response to the growing fervor surrounding assimilation due to the nascent Cold War. Still others argue it was a purely economic move on the part of the federal government. They argue that involvement in Indian affairs was a financial burden the
