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CONSTITUTION OF THE KAW NATION
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ARTICLE VI - BILL OF RIGHTS

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Section 1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition. The Kaw Nation shall not enact or enforce any law prohibiting the free exercise of religion, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble or to petition for a redress of grievances.

Section 2. Searches and Seizures. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall be issued, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or thing to be seized.

Section 3. Rights of the Accused.
  1. No person in any criminal case shall be compelled to be a witness against himself, nor be twice put in jeopardy of life or liberty for the same offense.
  2. In all criminal proceedings the accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted with the witnesses against him, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and at his own expense to have the assistance of counsel for defense. The accused shall have the right to trial by an impartial jury of not less than six (6) persons for prosecution of all offenses punishable by imprisonment.
  3. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.

Section 4. Protection of Life, Liberty and Property.
  1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor be denied the equal protection of the laws.
  2. No private property shall be taken for public use without just compensation.


Section 5. Bills of Attainder and Ex Post Facto Laws. The Kaw Nation shall pass no bills of attainder or ex post facto laws.

Section 6. Habeas Corpus. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended under the laws of the Kaw Nation except when in cases of rebellion, insurrection or invasion, the public safety requires it.


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