In re S. B. R.

Williams, J.—

Recognizing the special relationship between the United States and the Indian tribes and their members and the Federal responsibility to Indian people, the Congress finds—(1) that clause 3, section 8, article I of the United States Constitution provides that "The Congress shall have Power * * * To regulate Commerce * * * with Indian tribes" and, through this and other constitutional authority, Congress has plenary power over Indian affairs;(2) that Congress, through statutes, treaties, and the general course of dealing with Indian tribes, has assumed the responsibility for the…