### Question
How does the law define Indian?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1722*, **Indian** is defined as:

> a person who—


(A) is a member of an Indian tribe

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1722*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS AND PUBLIC LANDS CORPS > SUBCHAPTER II-PUBLIC LANDS CORPS**

