NAVAJO NATION v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR et al

  1. November 20, 2023

    Navajo Seek Interest For Damages In Judicial Funding Claims

    The Navajo Nation is asking a D.C. federal judge for a quick win in its challenge to the federal government over inadequate judicial funding, saying it's entitled to recoup a $15 million shortfall for this year, interest on millions in damages in related cases and a recalculation of past funding increases.

  2. October 03, 2023

    Navajo, DOI Can't Agree In $15M Judicial Funding Suit

    The Navajo Nation and the U.S. Department of the Interior are asking the D.C. Circuit Court to allow motions hearings to go forward in a $15 million breach of trust suit that is currently stayed over judicial funding, saying despite good faith efforts, they have been unable to resolve their remaining differences.

  3. August 24, 2023

    Navajo Nation Granted Stay In $15M Shortfall Suit Against DOI

    A D.C. judge has granted the Navajo Nation and the U.S. Department of the Interior a 45-day stay in the latest of many breach of contract suits over tribal judicial branch funding, which claim the agency owes $15 million on an annual funding agreement.

  4. January 05, 2023

    Navajo Nation Sues Again After Feds Slash Judicial Funding

    The Navajo Nation on Thursday filed another federal breach of contract case against the U.S. Department of the Interior over funding for its judicial branch, the latest lawsuit in an ongoing battle against the agency over tens of millions of dollars the tribe says it has been shortchanged.

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