Wisconsin Law Review Symposium on Restatement of the Law, the Law of American Indians
The symposium brought together leading experts in federal Indian law to discuss the Restatement and examine the Institute’s newly approved Restatement.
A Reexamination of the Parens Patriae Power
This article reexamines the theory of the parens patriae power and shows that far from being obsolete, it continues to have an impact in the juvenile legal system, particularly on the interpretation of minors’ constitutional rights in juvenile and criminal law.
Persisting Sovereignties
This article explores two consequences of tribes’ status as “states” and “nations” under international law during the early Republic.
Native Americans and the Constitution
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center hosted ‘Native Americans and the Constitution.’
Court Unanimously Favors Tennessee in Groundwater Dispute with Mississippi
Confirming expectations, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously denied Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee is stealing its groundwater.
Institute in the Courts: Foreign Relations 4th Gains Attention
The Restatement of the Law Fourth, The Foreign Relations Law of the United States: Selected Topics in Treaties, Jurisdiction, and Sovereign Immunity, which was published in 2018, has been receiving significant attention in federal and state courts.
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