Yes. The federal government has enforcement authority over federal crimes like crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, even if they happen on tribal land. Tribal law enforcement officers generally have authority to detain and transfer people they’ve already stopped if they suspect an individual crossed into their jurisdiction illegally.
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