The Division's Natural Resources Section also defends the implementation of the native American affairs program in federal district courts and the United States Court of Federal Claims, in particular when challenges are brought by Tribes, individual native Americans, or allottees. The subject matter includes diverse areas, including Indian gaming, tribal recognition, Indian assistance programs, actions with respect to tribal self-government, tribal membership disputes, the management of fiscal and natural resources, as well as cultural and religious issues. The Section defends the United States and its agencies against claims that the United States has not complied with responsibilities to native Americans. The main federal agency that the Division represents in connection with this work is the Bureau of Indian Affairs.