ADVANCE: Supreme Court strikes down Navajo Nation tax

MAY 29, 2001

Overturning an appeals court decision, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled today that the Navajo Nation cannot impose a tax on non-Indian customers who frequent businesses owned by a non-Indian.

The ruling is expected to have an effect on tribes throughout Indian Country.

Get the Decision:
Atkinson v. Shirley No. 00-454 (5/29)

Relevant Links:
The Supreme Court - http://www.supremecourtus.gov
The Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

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