Sovereign Immunity: From Policy to Practice
Article considers diminished tribal sovereign immunity illustrated in federal cases like Eagle Bear, Inc. v. Independence Bank. It also discusses other recent decisions where legislative provisions d…
The Urban Lawyer
Volume 53, Issue 1
Features
The Way Back Home: The Indian Land Tenure Foundation’s Survey of Tribal Land-Back Projects Across the United States
Article introduces Indian land issues and the parameters of a survey project, plus takeaways and goals for ongoing work. The Indian Land Tenure Foundation seeks to facilitate land-back transfers when…
Live, Work, Govern Using Diné Fundamental Law
A unifying tribal vision that emphasizes independent local governance and the foundational character of Diné Fundamental Law is central to the Navajo Nation. Incorporating Diné Fundamental Law is ess…
Arizona v. Navajo Nation: Leaving a Trickle of Hope for Water Security on the Navajo Reservation
The roles of Tribal Nations in finding viable paths towards secure and sustainable water futures for all cannot be disregarded and hold the potential to benefit all, rather than the zero-sum reality…