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Content: Indian tribes have a status higher than that of states and are subordinate and dependent nations possessed of all powers as such only to the extent that they have expressly been required to surrender them by the superior sovereign, the United States. Native American Church v. Navajo Tribal Council(1959) 272 F.2d 131. 2. Tribal immunity
"We disagree with TBI's position that 7 N.T.C. § 204(a) authorizes suits against the Navajo Tribe if a violation of civil rights is asserted. Neither the Navajo Bill of Rights, 1 N.T.C. §§ 1–9, nor 7 N.T.C. § 204(a) explicitly authorizes suits against the Navajo Nation. [ T]his is a breach of contract action brought against the Navajo Nation, therefore, arguments of civil rights abuse under the Navajo Bill of Rights is inappropriate. ] Instead of arguing civil rights violations, TBI should have argued whether any provisions in the  contract waived the Tribe's immunity  from suit." TBI Contractors v. Navajo Tribe, 6 Nav. R. 57, 61 (Nav. Sup.