Native American Rights Fund
NEWS
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December 2019
An Update on Bears Ears National Monument
The lawsuit against President Trump's illegal attempt to revoke the
Bears Ears National Monument continues. Last month, we filed an
amended complaint that addresses new issues that have occurred since
President Trump signed his proclamation. Those issues include
threats to the area from drilling, mining, mineral exploration,
off-road vehicle use, vandalism, looting, and grave robbing. Since
Trump's proclamation, six new mining claims have been filed and
there have been numerous expressions of interests in new oil and gas
leases. NARF continues to fight for the Native nations and people who
spent years working to protect their sacred, ancestral lands. Get
the latest at [link removed] .
Tribes, Treaties, and US Law
NARF Staff Attorney Natalie Landreth recently appeared on a Comcast
Newsmakers segment to talk about the unique political and legal
standing of tribes and their citizens. Landreth addressed topics such
as the role of treaties in Indian Law as well as the importance of
tribal self-determination. She did a great job of explaining some
complicated topics.
Want a quick tutorial (or reminder) on the unusual nature of federal
Indian Law? Check out this short (6 min.) interview at
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Tribal Water Rights Again Affirmed
On November 14, the United States Court of Appeals for the
Federal Circuit affirmed the Court of Federal Claims decision
in Baley v. United States, denying compensation to Klamath Project irrigators for a claimed
2001 taking of their water rights by the United States government. The
decision hinged on recognition of the senior tribal water rights of
the Klamath Tribes and other downriver Klamath Basin tribes. This is a
tremendous victory for the Klamath Tribes, which NARF represented as
amicus curiae in the case, as well as for the other Klamath Basin
tribes, the United States, and environmental groups. More information at [link removed]
Your Support During the Season of Giving
As we approach the end of the year, we take a moment to reflect on the
year that draws to an end, and consider how we can prepare for the
year ahead.
We are very aware of the ongoing challenges faced across Indian
Country. However, we also celebrate this year's successes. Successes
that happen only with your support. Your year-end donation ensures a
continuing fight for justice and accountability in the year ahead.
Please watch for our emails and consider giving a year-end gift. Your support is always appreciated, but it is especially needed now as we prepare for the year ahead.
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