Arizona v. Navajo Nation

Decided June 22, 2023. Brett M. Kavanaugh delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 21-1484 · 599 U.S. 555 · Cited 17 times

The 1868 treaty establishing the Navajo Reservation reserved necessary water to accomplish the purpose of the Navajo Reservation but did not require the United States to take affirmative steps to secure water for the Tribe.

The Court’s statement of the holding, from the opinion’s syllabus. The syllabus is prepared by the Reporter of Decisions and is not part of the opinion of the Court — read the official opinion for authority.

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