The Navajo Nation had argued that their water rights were protected under an 1868 treaty.

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    The disagreement/“battle” was between the Navajo nation and the Federal Government.

    The Navajo Nation had argued that the federal government is legally obligated to address the tribe’s water needs from the drought-stricken Colorado River

    The Supreme Court was the body that was was making a judgement about which of the two sides was right.

    So, “Biden administration” in this context refers to the Federal Government, not to the Supreme Court.