Join us on the road to free and fair elections
Native Americans are among the fastest growing groups in the nation and Native American voters increasingly hold the power to change elections.
Support for Apache Stronghold’s petition to protect religious freedoms
Tribal Nations and organizations urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review lower court rulings impacting religious freedom and the sacred place called Oak Flat in English.
Raise Native voices this Indigenous Peoples Day
This Indigenous Peoples Day, we invite you to acknowledge the ongoing fight for equal access to voting and having our voices heard. Unfortunately, Native Americans voters
The case against unreasonable voter laws in Arizona continues
It is important for Native voters in Arizona to know that they can satisfy the documentary proof of residence requirement by providing their Tribal enrollment number and that other options include a state ID with a US flag on it, a US passport, or a birth certificate.
Now Available: The Indigenous Peoples’ Guide to the United Nations
American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians increasingly contend with rights violations concerning transboundary matters that cannot be resolved through federal-level advocacy alone. From climate change and repatriation to traditional knowledge...
Mauna Kea protectors prepare for consultation
Photo of Mauna Kea courtesy of Kapulei Flores.
This fall, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) will offer two trainings
Unprecedented Tribal Nation participation in UN Permanent Forum
The National Congress of American Indians and NARF had a strong presence at the 23rd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (April 15-26, 2024, New York City)...
Student Demands Justice After School Targets Her Eagle Plume at Oklahoma Graduation Ceremony
High school graduate Lena’ Black filed a lawsuit against the Broken Arrow School District for violating her rights to free exercise of religion...
ICWA’s Defenders Rally Again to Protect Tribal Children
Protectors of child welfare and tribal sovereignty filed an amicus brief on August 28, 2024, urging the Minnesota Supreme Court to dismiss a baseless challenge to the
Farewell to 2024 summer law clerks
Thank you to our summer law clerks for your exceptional service this summer. Your hard work, dedication, and fresh perspectives have been invaluable to our team. The NARF
