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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1996. Protection and preservation of traditional religions of Native Americans
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.
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