McClanahan v. State of Arizona

McClanahan v. State of Arizona is a legal case that dealt with the rights of Native Americans and state law. In this case, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Native Americans, while on their tribal land, are not subject to certain state regulations. The decision affirmed the principle of tribal sovereignty, meaning tribes have the authority to govern themselves without interference from state laws. This ruling highlighted the importance of respecting the legal distinctions between tribal and state jurisdictions, reinforcing the rights of Native American tribes over their lands and governance.