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What was the main issue in the land claim suits against the state of New York?
Unratified treaties
Environmental damage
Land development
Boundary disputes
Answer
The main issue in the land claim suits against the state of New York was unratified treaties and purchases made after the American Revolutionary War without ratification by the United States Congress, as required under the US Constitution. The litigation covered complex issues related to trust lands, Class III gaming, property, and sales tax collection.
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