Supreme Court: US does not have to secure water for Navajo Nation

The majority in the 5-4 decision wrote that the treaty did not require the country to take  “affirmative steps” to secure water for the tribe.  The 1868 peace treaty in question established a reservation for the Navajo and granted them the right to use …The majority in the 5-4 decision wrote that the treaty did not require the country to take  “affirmative steps” to secure water for the tribe.  The 1868 peace treaty in question established a reservation for the Navajo and granted them the right to use …