U.S. v. Alaska (subsistence fishing rights)
The State of Alaska continues efforts to interfere with the subsistence fishing priority that is essential to Alaska Native physical, economic, traditional, and cultural existence.
Tribal Water Institute
In early 2024, NARF launched the Tribal Water Institute, a first-of-its-kind project designed to increase the capacity of Tribal Nations to engage in water law issues and policy reform.
Montana Voter Dilution through At-Large Elections (Chippewa Cree v. Chouteau County)
In August 2025, the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and two Native voters filed a federal lawsuit challenging Chouteau County, Montana’s at-large
Defending Tribal Court Jurisdiction (Tix v. Tix)
Tribal Nation courts possess jurisdiction over family law matters involving Tribal citizens. Robert Tix is defending that Tribal jurisdiction.
North Dakota Redistricting (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Michael Howe)
Individual voters, the Spirit Lake Tribe and the Turtle Mountain Chippewa proved North Dakota’s 2021 legislative map unlawfully diluted Native American voting rights.
