… in major crimes involving American Indians on reservation land. Now … exempts a number of Native American citizens from paying state … 21% are estimated to be American Indian,” Small said. … by or against an American Indian, while tribal authorities cannot …… in major crimes involving American Indians on reservation land. Now … exempts a number of Native American citizens from paying state … 21% are estimated to be American Indian,” Small said. … by or against an American Indian, while tribal authorities cannot …