Idaho v. Coeur D'Alene Tribe of Idaho, Etc.

521 U.S. 261 · Decided June 23, 1997 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Idaho v. Coeur D'Alene Tribe of Idaho, Etc. was decided on June 23, 1997 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision in part, reversed or vacated it in part, and remanded the case. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “National supremacy, natural resources” in the Federalism area.

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Full case caption

Idaho, et al. v. Coeur D'Alene Tribe of Idaho, Etc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1996-081, docket 1996-081-01.

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