United States Supreme Court cases involving Native Americans

United States Supreme Court cases involving Native Americans address issues of tribal sovereignty, land rights, and treaties. Notable cases include Worcester v. Georgia (1832), which affirmed tribal authority and limited state intervention, and United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians (1980), where the Court ruled that the Sioux were owed compensation for land taken unjustly. These cases reflect the legal struggles of Native American tribes to maintain their rights and authority in the face of federal and state encroachments, emphasizing the tension between Native sovereignty and U.S. law.