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American Indian Journal, 1979
Discusses negative consequences of the Supreme Court's Oliphant decision and describes efforts by tribes to continue effective law enforcement on the reservations. Questions whether Indian tribes should adhere to a decision that erodes their sovereign powers. (DS)
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Court Litigation, Federal Courts
Skibine, Alex – American Indian Journal, 1980
Overview of some of the most important Indian court cases of the last decade, including ones regarding treaty rights, tribal jurisdiction and sovereignty, tax jurisdiction, land claims, and hunting and fishing rights. (DS)
Descriptors: American Indians, Court Litigation, Federal Courts, Federal Indian Relationship
American Indian Journal, 1979
Law firm analysis which reviews developments in Indian law, discusses holdings and implications of some important Supreme Court decisions (Boldt Case, Yakima Public Law 280 Case, Blackbird Bend Case), analyzes litigation trends which appear to be developing, and comments on the future conduct of Indian litigation. (DS)
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Court Litigation, Court Role