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Lawyers argue Oneida land case

"A ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could have repercussions on issues ranging from the nation's attempts to get liquor licenses to the nation's refusal to pay tens of millions of dollars in property taxes.

"...At issue is whether Oneida and Madison counties can foreclose on Oneida nation land if the nation does not pay property taxes. The real debate goes beyond that, though, to the sovereignty of the Oneida nation and its 17,370 acres of land.

"A ruling in the nation's favor would solidify its argument that it is exempt from about $50 million in property taxes the counties say the nation owes. A victory for the counties could allow them to seize Oneida nation land if the property taxes aren't paid and give them leverage in enforcing state and local laws on nation land..."

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