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Rep. Tiffany Accuses Tribe of Extortion Over Road Access

2/25/2026

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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has involved U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in a road-access dispute.
The conflict began in January 2023 when the Lac du Flambeau Band barricaded roads.
A federal judge ruled the roads are public.
Tiffany accused the Lac du Flambeau Band of extortion.
Tribal President John Johnson Sr. said payments were voluntary and criticized Tiffany's remarks as harmful to sovereignty.

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Story summary

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has involved U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in a road-access dispute.
The conflict began in January 2023 when the Lac du Flambeau Band barricaded roads.
A federal judge ruled the roads are public.
Tiffany accused the Lac du Flambeau Band of extortion.
Tribal President John Johnson Sr. said payments were voluntary and criticized Tiffany's remarks as harmful to sovereignty.