A Conversation with Professor Seth Davis: Criminal Jurisdiction on Tribal Reservations in California
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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A Conversation with Professor Davis: Criminal Jurisdiction on Tribal Reservations in California
Join us for the final event in the A Conversation with Professor Davis series, exploring criminal jurisdiction on Tribal reservations in California. Professor Seth Davis will be joined by Dorothy Alther, Legal Director at California Indian Legal Services, and Greg O’Rourke, Chief of Police for the Yurok Tribe Police Department, for a discussion on the real-world implications of Public Law 280 in California.
This conversation will examine how criminal jurisdiction operates on Tribal lands and what the framework of federal, state, and tribal authority means in practice for Tribal governments, law enforcement, and community safety. Through the perspectives of a leading Federal Indian Law practitioner and a Tribal law enforcement leader, participants will gain insight into how the American criminal legal system functions in Indian Country and how Tribal Nations navigate the jurisdictional landscape in California.
Students, alumni, faculty, and community members are invited to attend and engage in this important discussion.
The event will take place in Classroom 100 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:00-6:00 PM. Food will be served.
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