Why are Native American reservations often the target of environmental racism,such as locations for dump sites and mining operations?

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Reservations are under federal jurisdiction, and not subject to state regulations on dumping. This creates a regulatory loophole that may make it easier for companies to establish waste dumps or mining operations on reservation land. Additionally, Native American communities living on reservations are marginalized and often lack the political and economic power to resist these unwanted developments. This systemic discrimination and exploitation is known as environmental racism.

Why Are Native American Reservations Often the Target of Environmental