Arizona v. Navajo Nation set to be heard by SCOTUS March 20
The Supreme Court will hear Arizona v. Navajo Nation on March 20, 2023. The case was consolidated with Department of the Interior v. Navajo Nation.
The Supreme Court will hear Arizona v. Navajo Nation on March 20, 2023. The case was consolidated with Department of the Interior v. Navajo Nation.
SCOTUS decided that while the United States government recognizes tribal water rights, it is not obligated to secure water for the Navajo Nation. This article summarizes key points in the majority opinion and in the dissent.
The outcome of the Navajo Nation water rights case before the U.S. Supreme Court may impact Lower Colorado River Basin management.
Two water cases involving the Navajo Nation’s water right claims have been placed on the U.S. Supreme Court docket.