Matthew L.M. Fletcher, University of Michigan Law School

Matthew L.M. Fletcher is Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. He is a citizen of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

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OPINION ANALYSIS

Supreme Court rules 5-4 against Navajo Nation in water rights dispute

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

June 22, 2023

ARGUMENT ANALYSIS

Justices appear divided over Navajo Nation’s water rights

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

March 21, 2023

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CASE PREVIEW

As drought persists in the west, justices to consider Navajo Nation’s rights to Colorado River

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

March 17, 2023

OPINION ANALYSIS

In 5-4 ruling, court dramatically expands the power of states to prosecute crimes on reservations

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

June 29, 2022

Roberts' remarks on retirement of justice Breyer

ARGUMENT ANALYSIS

With historical promises in mind, justices weigh state criminal jurisdiction in Indian country

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

April 28, 2022

CASE PREVIEW

In sequel to McGirt, justices will again review scope of state prosecutorial power in Indian country

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

April 26, 2022