Native American tribes and students have sued the U.S. Department of Interior and Office of Indian Affairs in response to Executive Order 14210, which initiated large-scale staff reductions at the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and BIE-run schools, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. BIE conducted these staff reductions without notification to and consultation with the Tribal Nations as required by the law. Plaintiffs argue that BIE's deferred resignation program and its termination of probationary employees was contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious. Plaintiffs also allege that BIE failed its duty to consult with the tribes before implementing such employment actions.
On July 8, 2025, the parties agreed to stay the case until the BIA completes its review of oral and written comments and takes any actions related to the consultation regarding EO 14210.
