Federal Government Seeks to Halt Navajo Nation's Claim to Colorado River Water

The US Supreme Court will hear a case on Monday that could have significant implications for how water from the drought-stricken Colorado River is shared and the extent of the US government’s obligations to Native American tribes. The Navajo Nation is suing the federal government, claiming it broke its promise to ensure the tribe has enough water, leaving a third of residents without running water. States that rely on the over-tapped river argue that more water for the Navajo Nation would cut into already scarce supplies for cities, agriculture and business growth.