Arizona v. Navajo Nation

599 U.S. 555 · Decided June 22, 2023 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Arizona v. Navajo Nation was decided on June 22, 2023 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Indians (general)” in the Civil Rights area.

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• Supreme Court of the United States — docket 21-1484

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Arizona v. Navajo Nation

SCDB identifiers: case 2022-042, docket 2022-042-01.

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