Using a sociocultural approach with Indigenous epistemology, we examine language policies related to Lau. We researched how Lau impacted Native language policies through the "Sinajini v. Board of Education of San Juan School District." Native education rights are embedded in treaty rights. As such, Native students have unique statuses with political and racialized identities, both of which "Lau" references. Native students are also unique as heritage language learners, English language learners, and members of Tribal Nations. Although the "Lau" case was not intended for Native students, it has possibilities to strengthen the argument for Native heritage languages.