2000 Supreme Court term

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS v. KLAMATH WATER USERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION

Dockets 99-1871Argued
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In brief

Overview

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Background and question before the Court

During oral argument, a Justice asked, “By DOI, Department of the Interior?”

What each side argues

Petitioners’ Position

The petitioners argue that the tribe is not an agency.

What happened at oral argument

During oral argument, a Justice asked, “By DOI, Department of the Interior?”

The petitioners argue that the tribe is not an agency.

What the Court decided

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Why it matters

Andrew M. Hitchings noted that there is a consequence to the issue.

Terms to know

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Primary sources

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