Cases & Legislation

The Tribal Court Clearinghouse - Complete Text of Indian Civil Rights Act

Many Native American tribes have received official recognition from the US government and have been granted economic, political, social, and cultural rights.

Below you will find tips and historical information on legal protections for Native Americans and other native peoples. Choose a link to get started.Protecting the

The Law Library of Congress collection contains a variety of Indigenous legal materials from the United States and jurisdictions from around the world, including historical constitutions and charters.

Indian Law News Bulletins are a current awareness service of the National Indian Law Library. The purpose of the Indian Law Bulletins is to provide succinct and timely information about new developments in Indian Law. See the "about" page for each bulletin for specific information on monitoring, content selection criteria, and timeliness of publication.

Learn about the treaties between Native American nations and the United States government.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, represented by Earthjustice from 2016 to 2022, sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for violating the National Historic