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JUNE 25, 2001

Reversing a lower court decision, the Supreme Court today ruled that the Fallon-Paiute tribal court lacks authority to hear a lawsuit brought by a tribal member against Nevada state officials.

As a general rule, the Court said tribal courts lack power over non-members beyond those which are necessary to protect tribal self-government or to control tribal relations.

The judgment was unanimous but with a number of Justices filing various concurrences.

Get the Decision Nevada v. Hicks (99-1994):
Syllabus | Opinion | Concurrence | Concurrence | Concurrence | Concurrence

In Depth:
Nevada v. Hicks: Overview, briefs, oral arguments, etc... (5/29)

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