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Honoring the Work of the Tribal Supreme Court Project

In September, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), along with colleagues and friends celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Tribal Supreme Court Project.

Class of 2027: Know Your Right to Wear an Eagle Feather at Graduation

Graduating high school students and families should start preparing now to help ensure that they can wear eagle feathers during their commencement ceremony. Class

Tribes and Students Sue Bureau of Indian Education Over Cuts to Staff and Services

Tribal Nations and Students File Amended Challenges to Federal Changes to Indian Education Three Tribal Nations (Pueblo of Isleta, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation,

New data: Native voters hit roadblocks at every stage of election process

Native Americans continue to experience significant, compounding barriers to voting at every step of the election process, from registration to ballot counting, according to a new report from the Native American Rights Fund.

Tribes Celebrate as MI Supreme Court Nixes Line 5 Permit Victory

Enbridge must re-do its application to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac In a major victory for Tribal nations in Michigan, the state’s Supreme Court has

Wearing a ‘Native Vote’ shirt at the polls

In past elections, some Native voters were told they couldn’t vote while wearing “Native Vote” shirts. That’s not correct. These shirts are generally permitted in polling places because they are nonpartisan, although election rules vary by state.

Trump Administration Continues Attacks on Tribal Homelands and Sacred Places at Bears Ears National Monument

Advocacy for sacred lands continues, as the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and the Pueblo of Zuni...

Supreme Court Protects Native Voters Who Rely on Mail Voting

Native voters are disproportionately affected by a dearth of voter services and postal delays beyond their control. On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court upheld voters’ rights by allowing cast on time to be counted after Election Day.

Most recent Legal Review features the Tribal Supreme Court Project 25th Anniversary

The NARF Legal Review is published semi-annually and provides updates on NARF’s work and other timely Indian Law topics.

Reflecting on Katie John Day: Supreme Court victory secures Alaska Native subsistence fishing fights

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) celebrates a historic victory for our clients and Alaska Native communities as the United States Supreme Court announced on January

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