Shinnecock Loses Rule 59 Motion; Permanent Injunction Granted on IGRA Claim

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New York successfully defended a judgment in its favor from last November (noted here) from a Rule 59 motion to modify the judgment. Also, the district court issued a permanent injunction against the Shinnecock Indian Nation, preventing them from opening a gaming operation under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Here are the materials:

DCT Order Issuing Permanent Injunction

DCT Order Denying Rule 59 Motion

Rule 59 Letter Motion

Letter Objection to Rule 59 Motion

–2006 Proposed Joint Statement of Facts

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Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, federal recognition, gaming

Tags: Shinnecock Indian tribe, New York City, Indian gaming, IGRA, Indian treaties, Hamptons, aboriginal title, Indian lands, Rule 59 Motion, permanent injunction