United States v. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

United States v. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes was a legal case where the government sought to manage and regulate fishing activities of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on their reservation, asserting federal authority over tribal fishing rights. The tribes argued they retained sovereign fishing rights under treaties, while the government claimed these rights could be regulated for conservation and public interests. The case clarified the balance between tribal sovereignty and federal regulatory authority, emphasizing that tribes have maintained certain fishing rights despite federal regulations if such rights were preserved in historic treaties.