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St. Regis Mohawk Sues IHS over Declination of Tribe Offer to Assume Sewage, Wastewater, and Sanitation Services

BY MATTHEW L.M. FLECTCHER / Turtle Talk Blog

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe filed a lawsuit against the Indian Health Service (IHS) over the agency's refusal to accept the tribe's offer to take over sewage, wastewater, and sanitation services on their reservation. The tribe wanted to manage these critical infrastructure services themselves, but IHS declined their proposal. By suing, the tribe is challenging the federal agency's decision and seeking the right to self-manage these essential community services, which they believe they are capable of handling more effectively and efficiently than the current federal administration.