OKLAHOMA TAX COMM'N v. SAC AND FOX NATION

No. 92-259.

508 U.S. 114 (1993)

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION v. SAC AND FOX NATION

United States Supreme Court.

Decided May 17, 1993.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David Allen Miley argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was David Hudson.

Edwin S. Kneedler argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Starr, Acting Assistant Attorney General O'Meara, Ronald J. Mann, Edward J. Shawaker, and Anne S. Almy.

G. William Rice argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Gregory H. Bigler and N. Brent Parmer.*

O'Connor, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.


Justice O'Connor, delivered the opinion of the Court.

In this case, we consider whether the State of Oklahoma may impose income taxes or motor vehicle taxes on the members of the Sac and Fox Nation.

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The Sac and Fox Nation (Tribe) is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in the State of Oklahoma. Until the mid-18th century, the Tribe lived in the Great Lakes region of the United States. M. Wright, A Guide to the Indian Tribes of Oklahoma 225...

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