Volume 49, Issue 3
The American Bar Association has come far in raising its support for Tribal positions as reflected in this issue's articles about the history of Native legal programs, discussions around centering In…
John Echohawk's remarks on receiving the Thurgood Marshall Award at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, in August 2023.
Arizona v. Navajo Nation cites the decision in Winters v. United States to sue the United States in an effort to redress its water needs.
To commemorate the NNABA's 50th anniversary, many NNABA presidents shared their thoughts on Native representation in the legal community, the importance of NNABA, and the future of NNABA and Natives…
According to the investigation, a significant portion of Native American human remains and artifacts are concentrated in 10 institutions, including prestigious universities, federal agencies, and the…
The Violence Against Women Act has been a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at improving the nation's response to domestic and sexual violence since its inception in 1994.
The Commission's report includes over 300 recommendations and calls for the federal government to conduct consultation on the identified issues over the next 12 months and develop a concrete proposal…
Massive oil wealth from reservation lands brought unspeakable crimes fostered by a culture of greed, racism, and brutality that would continue for several decades in what became known as the "Reign o…
The Pre-Law Summer Institute aims to support Native American law students before and throughout law school and increase the representation of Indian practitioners in every field, at every table, and…
Traditional Ecological Knowledge can provide valuable insight into resource availability and sustainable resource management because Tribal practices often focus on conserving biodiversity and mainta…
Diversity in the judiciary improves decision-making, reduces biases that can undermine federal court proceedings, and instills confidence in the judicial system when it reflects the diversity of Amer…
Indigenous people globally contribute to the work at the United Nations to develop international legal instruments that clarify Indigenous human rights.
A proposal to bridge the gaps in current systems for locating missing Alaska Native and American Indian individuals, including the ability to access the AMBER Alert program.
The Indian Child Welfare Act has been labeled the "gold standard" in child welfare practice by a coalition of 18 national child advocacy organizations.
The American Bar Association joins with others in recognizing and honoring Judge Abby for her enormous contributions to restorative and humane justice.