Treaty Justice
What year was the Boldt Decision issued?
1974
What term did protestors use to criticize the Boldt Decision?
Reverse discrimination
What should you always bring to a protest to stay safe and hydrated?
Water, snacks, and REAL ID or passport ID
What group has faced increased targeting under recent immigration policies?
Undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers
What is the main difference between a bill and an executive order?
A bill must pass through Congress; an executive order is issued directly by the President.
What phrase in the treaties did Judge Boldt interpret as meaning a 50/50 split of fish?
"In common with"
Who had the legal authority to enforce the Boldt ruling even after the trial?
Judge George Boldt (via continuing jurisdiction)
What is one way to protect your identity during a protest?
Cover identifiable features (e.g. wear a mask, avoid posting photos with location data)
What term describes the practice of removing people without full due process, used by ICE under Trump?
Summary or illegal deportation
What happens after a bill passes both houses of Congress?
It goes to the President to be signed into law or vetoed.
What term describes Judge Boldt’s power to oversee future disputes after the case ended?
Continuing jurisdiction
What government clause makes treaties more powerful than state laws?
The Supremacy Clause
If ICE or SWAT show up, what should you do to avoid escalation?
Stay calm, follow de-escalation instructions from organizers, don’t engage directly, if you are a citizen state that. make sure to carry a red card on you if you are not a citizen.
Name one country that faced broad U.S. travel or entry bans under the administration.
Venezuela, Iran, or select African nations (depending on policy year)
Can an executive order be overturned? If so, how?
Yes, by a new executive order, Congressional action, or court ruling.
What federal court case upheld the Boldt Decision in 1979?
Washington v. Washington State Commercial Passenger Vessel Assoc.
Why did tribal oral testimony matter so much during the trial?
It provided cultural and historical context that helped interpret the intent behind the treaties.
How can protestors support vulnerable people during high-risk demonstrations?
Form buddy systems, watch for signs of distress, help others exit safely if needed, know exit routs. carry supplies like a small first aid kit, eye protection, milk to flush out tear gas and physical padding (wear layers) to combat the rubber bullets.
How have aggressive federal immigration actions impacted mixed-status families?
Increased fear, family separation, and reduced access to public services and schooling
What part of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws?
Article I or summery
Why did the Supreme Court say tribal fishing rights were not racial rights, but governmental rights?
Because they were based on sovereign treaty agreements between nations, not race.
How did co-management of fisheries reflect tribal sovereignty in practice?
It gave tribes equal legal power to manage natural resources alongside the state.
What should you know about your rights if you're detained during a protest?
You have the right to remain silent, the right to a lawyer, and should not sign anything without legal counsel. carry around informational cards .
What international criticism has the U.S. faced due to its 2025 immigration and deportation practices?
Human rights violations, breaches of asylum law, and erosion of U.S. democratic credibility globally
What are the 3 main steps for a bill to become law?
Introduction and committee review, passage by both chambers, presidential signature