Any day now, Fulcrum will publish Walter R. Echo-Hawk’s “In the Courts of the Conqueror: The 10 Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided.” (Book website here.)
This is one of the finest works of legal history I’ve seen in Indian law and policy. I’m deeply impressed by the depth of the scholarship here — and from a practicing lawyer who doesn’t get summers off to contemplate his navel!
Walter chooses several of the more notorious Supreme Court cases, along with a few surprises (especially from lower courts), to comprise the ten worst Indian law cases. Cherokee Nation, Lyng, Tee-Hit-Ton, Lone Wolf, and six others all make the grade (I won’t list them all, so as not to spoil the surprise).
What do you think are some of the worst Indian law cases of all time? Comments welcome!
Turtle Talk 
Truly a great read. Walter shares his “in the trenches” perspective, his decades of wisdom at NARF and his cultural feelings as a Pawnee citizen. Highly recommended!