Supreme Court Rules Against Navajo Nation’s Attempt to Secure Rights to Water From Colorado River

The Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation's attempt to force the US government to assess and address their water rights and needs.
States that draw water from the Colorado River urged the court to decide in their favor, which it did in a 5-4 ruling.
The Navajo Nation argued that treaties from 1849 and 1868 guaranteed their right to water, but the court said the treaties did not require the US to take affirmative steps to secure water rights for the tribe.
Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented, stating that the Navajo Nation's request was reasonable and that they should still be able to assert their interests in future litigation.
The tribes claims a third of its members lack running water, in part due to lack of infrastructure and access to the Colorado River system.