This fact sheet was written in response to a Senatorial request for information that would quantify litigation costs, in time and money, associated with federal efforts to defend and promote the rights of American Indians from 1982 through 1987. Costs incurred on behalf of Alaskan Natives were to be excluded in the report. It was found that for fiscal years 1982 through 1987, the Indian Resources Section of the Justice Department spent about $5.1 million to carry out its mission of litigating Indian rights cases. Of that amount, about $3.9 million was for personnel compensation and benefits while the remaining $1.2 million was for other expenses. The funds supported approximately 10 attorneys and 4 staff members each year, or 84,638 staff hours on 654 cases for the 6-year period. The information is contained in a response letter and in several statistical tables showing data on Indian Rights cases handled by Justice's Indian Resources Section. The tables show numbers and status of Indian cases, hours attorneys worked, staff and salary costs, and costs of expenses. A list of major of contributors to the fact sheet is included. (TES)