2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 6 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Passamaquoddy Tribe v. State of Maine.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passamaquoddy Tribe v. State of Maine Anchor | green | “to a court must take into account the tacit assumptions that underlie a legislative enactment, including not only general policies but also preexisting statutory provisions.” | 3 |
| 2 | John S. Bottomly v. Passamaquoddy Tribe | green | “until congress acts, the tribes retain their sovereign powers” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.