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p. 406WYOMING v. UNITED STATES et al. No. 88-309. Argued April 25, 1989 Decided June 26, 1989
Michael Douglas White argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Joseph B. Meyer, Attorney General of Wyoming, S. Jane Catón, Assistant Attorney General, and David F. Jankowski.
Jeffrey P. Minear argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Bryson, Acting Assistant Attorney General Carr, Deputy Solicitor General Wallace, Edward J. Shawaker, and Robert L. Klarquist. Susan M. Williams argued the cause for respondents Shoshone Tribe et al. With her on the brief were Brice M. Clagett, Saul B. Goodman, W. Richard West, Jr., Dale T. White, and Andrew W. Baldwin. Sky D. Phifer filed a brief for respondents Bath et al.[1]
The judgment below is affirmed by an equally divided Court.
Justice O’Connor took no part in the decision of this case.