Lumbee Tribe attorney Arlinda Locklear testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs during a hearing Nov. 5, 2025 in Washington.
The distinction for the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina, signed into law on Thursday, opens access to federal support and defies challenges from other tribes over their legitimacy. By Rick Rojas ...
The Lumbee Fairness Act gives the tribe's 60,000 members access to federal benefits like healthcare and education. The act allows the Lumbee Tribe to pursue federal programs, establish a reservation ...