Tag:Navajo Nation

Native American Leaders Want to See Protection of Their Senior Water Rights

Native American leaders at the Getches-Wilkinson Center Conference on the Colorado River expressed a desire to be a part of the 2026 negotiation process, but also want to ensure that their senior water rights are respected.

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Over Navajo Nation Water Rights

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals on water rights of the Navajo Nation in a case revolving around water law and tribal law.

10th Circuit Says Navajo Nation Members Late in Filing Gold King Mine Spill Lawsuit

The 10th Circuit on Tuesday said hundreds of plaintiffs missed the deadline to bring state claims in a lawsuit over the Gold King Mine spill.

9th Circuit Rebukes U.S. on Native Interests in Colorado River Rights

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling from last month may boost Native American negotiating clout as the Colorado River's bordering states ponder how to address impacts of drought in the region.

Pandemic Challenges Pile Up for Tribal Courts

The pandemic has brought into stark relief the challenges to Native American tribes' ability to keep courts running remotely