An Indian tribe is sovereign to the extent that the U.S. permits it to be sovereign.

Russell Smith or Russ Smith may refer to:
Russell Evans Smith (1908–1990) US federal judge
Russell Smith (New Zealand actor) see List of Shortland Street characters
Russell Smith (novelist) (born 1963) South African-born Canadian novelist
Russell Smith (politician) (born 1946) Australian politician
Russell Smith (producer) US film producer co-founder of film production company Mr.