Why did outlaws seek refuge in Indian Territory? a. The Territory was not under U. S. law. b. The lighthorsemen would protect the outlaws. c. The land had the best places for criminals to hide. d. Law enforcement didn't exist on reservations.

Outlaws tended to seek refuge in Indian Territory because "a. The Territory was not under U. S. law" although this is not entirely true because although many Indians did not feel the need to operate under US law, many US officials believed they should.