Nooksack Tribe moves to disenroll 306 after holding referendum

The Nooksack Tribe of Washington plans to "immediately" disenroll 306 people, based on the results of a referendum that concluded last week.

According to results posted by the tribe on Facebook, 209 people voted for disenrollment while only 8 were against it. The individuals facing removal -- also known as the The Nooksack 306 -- must now participate in 10-minute hearings over the phone, The Bellingham Herald reported.

The referendum came after the Bureau of Indian Affairs said it would not recognize any actions taken by the tribal council due to a lack of a quorum. At issue are vacant seats on the council that the tribe plans to fill in by holding new elections.

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