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Chief Justice Rehnquist And The Indian Cases, Ralph W. Johnson, Berrie Martinis
Chief Justice Rehnquist And The Indian Cases, Ralph W. Johnson, Berrie Martinis
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Since his appointment to the United States Supreme Court, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist has guided significant changes in Indian law. He has articulated new tests for determining the status of tribes and their powers as sovereign nations. He has voted to disestablish tribes and limit their sovereign powers. He has voted to allow states to exercise jurisdiction over Indian and non-Indian activities and property on reservations.
The articulation of a legal philosophy is generally accepted, expected, and probably necessary for a Supreme Court Justice. At the same time it is instructive to know the views of the members of …