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Bookmark or Share- ACT OF AUGUST 11, 1978-AMERICAN INDIAN RELIG - GovInfotional Indian religions for which the sacramental use of peyote is integral to their practice. Any regulation promulgated pursuant to this section shall be subject to the balancing test set forth in sec-tion 3 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act1 (Public Law 103– 141; 42 U.S.C. 2000bb–1).
- American Indian Religious Freedom Act - WikipediaThe American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Public Law No. 95–341, 92 Stat. 469 (Aug. 11, 1978) (commonly abbreviated to AIRFA), codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1996, is a United States federal law, enacted by joint resolution of the Congress in 1978.
- American Indian Religious Freedom Act Agencies: Citation: Enacted as ...The American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 (AIRFA) (42 U.S.C. § 1996.) protects the rights of Native Americans to exercise their traditional religions by ensuring access to sites, use and possession of sacred objects, and the freedom to worship through ceremonials and traditional rites. AIRFA is primarily a policy statement.
- What is the Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978?It was not until the passage of Public Law 113-126, the Indian Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of August 11, 1978 that American Indians were able to practice their traditional beliefs. The IRFA allowed American Indians:
- U.S. Congress passes American Indian Religious Freedom Act on July 27On July 27, 1978, Congress passes the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA). The legislation protects the rights of Native peoples to practice their religions and requires federal agencies to consult with tribes to review policies and procedures that may affect tribal religious practices.
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