Historical Background
For many years preceding the Boldt decision, the state of Washington had attempted to limit the treaty fishing rights of the tribes. The federal government filed suit in the support of Native American civil rights. Non-Native-American fishermen in the state opposed the decision.
Read more about this topic: United States V. Washington
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