US v. Sioux Nation of Indian et.al (1980)

U.S. Supreme Court
UNITED STATES v. SIOUX NATION OF INDIANS, 448 U.S. 371 (1980)
448 U.S. 371 UNITED STATES v. SIOUX NATION OF INDIANS ET AL.
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS.
No. 79-639.
Argued March 24, 1980.
Decided June 30, 1980.

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http://laws.findlaw.com/us/448/371.html

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