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On and after August 11, 1978, it shall be the policy of the United States to protect and preserve for American Indians their inherent right of freedom to believe, express, and exercise the traditional religions of the American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut, and Native Hawaiians, including but not limited to access to sites, use and possession of sacred objects, and the freedom to worship through ceremonials and traditional rites.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 42 U.S.C. § 1996 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 1996. Protection and preservation of traditional religions of Native Americans - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-42-the-public-health-and-welfare/42-usc-sect-1996/
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