Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Recent News About Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
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The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has been featured in a new video series produced by Liquid I.V. and NowThis.
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In a decision seen as a major affirmation of Tribal sovereignty, the United States Supreme Court has declined to hear RunItOneTime LLC v. United States, leaving intact lower court rulings that upheld the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and...
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The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has expressed support for the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental groups as they challenge Wisconsin’s approval of a proposed reroute for the Line 5 oil pipeline.
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Native organizations have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections, focusing on the rights of incarcerated Native people and the protection of Native religious practices.
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The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the Brennan Center for Justice are collaborating to address barriers to Native American political participation.
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As water scarcity intensifies in the western United States, concerns about the ability of Tribal Nations to safeguard their water resources and rights have become more pressing.
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On August 20, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous federal District Court decision in favor of the United States, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP), and allied organizations.
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Tribal courts have long held authority over family law matters involving their citizens, including cases of divorce.
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A lawsuit was filed on August 14, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana by the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and two Native voters.
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The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has concluded its 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program, expressing gratitude to the law students who participated this year.
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On August 11, 2025, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) filed a motion to intervene in the federal court case Torongo v. Burgum on behalf of five Tribal Nations: Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe,...
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The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) continues its support of the Native American Rights Fund’s (NARF) law clerk program, which aims to train future legal advocates for tribal nations.
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Since 1978, Congress has approved thirty-five Indian water rights settlements, with an additional four approved administratively by the United States Departments of Justice and Interior.
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Shinnecock Tribal citizens are currently engaged in a legal battle to affirm their aboriginal fishing rights in Long Island, New York.
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The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the Western States Water Council (WSWC) are set to host a virtual symposium on August 6, 2025.
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Ann Coulter, a well-known pundit, recently made a controversial statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying "we didn’t kill enough Indians."
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For many years, Native children have experienced school events where their identities were misrepresented through offensive mascots and chants.
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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a significant milestone in the civil rights movement aimed at eliminating racial discrimination in voting.
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I recently had the opportunity to speak with John Echohawk, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), about the organization's longstanding involvement in water rights issues.
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On June 2, 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was enacted, granting U.S. citizenship to Native people.