Congress has done so with several tribes under Indian termination policy.
President Richard Nixon ended termination policy in 1970.
The failure of termination policies became obvious with assessment by the late 1960s.
It covers termination policies, each party's responsibilities, indemnification, and more.
Most tribal land was liquidated when Congress ended federal recognition in 1954 under its Indian termination policy.
They followed the basic termination policies, but sometimes had minor variations.
Though the termination policy had numerous flaws, Watkins believed it was the best option for the Indians.
Many scholars believe that the termination policy had devastating effects on tribal autonomy, culture and economic welfare.
He also supported 1954 Indian termination policy.
But I must admit, especially as an old person, that even the idea of a 'termination policy' frightens me.