Monthly Archives: February 2009
Commentary on the Navajo Nation Oral Argument
As could be predicted, the oral argument in United States v. Navajo Nation (transcript) did not go very well for the respondents. Adam Liptak noted that Justice Ginsburg showed unusual vigor in suggesting to Carter Phillips that her 2003 majority … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
NYTs on Justice Ginsburg’s Participation in the Navajo Nation Oral Argument
From NYTs: WASHINGTON — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer less than three weeks ago, was back on the Supreme Court bench on Monday, asking crisp and vigorous questions in the two arguments heard by the … Continue reading
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U.S. v. Navajo Nation Oral Argument Transcript
Available here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Supreme Court
Supreme Court Denies Cert in Winslow Friday and Mercury Cases
Here is the order. The Friday listing is on page 7. And the mercury case (Utility Air Regulatory v. New Jersey) is on page 4.
NYTs Editorial Supporting Navajos
From the NYTs: The federal government has a long history of cheating American Indians, and not all of this dirty dealing is in the distant past. On Monday, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a suit by the Navajo, who … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Supreme Court
Commentary: Now Is the Time for Michigan Tribes to Renew Their Gaming Compacts
The success — shocking and aweing (surely to the MichGO plaintiffs — ) — of the Gun Lake Band in getting their Class III gaming compact through the Michigan Senate (controlled by Republicans) and House (controlled by Dems, and a … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian
LVD Contract Claim Remanded Back to State Court
Here is the opinion from the District of Arizona in Lac Vieux Desert Band v. Atlico USA — lvd-v-cardona-dct-order Here is the complaint from an earlier post.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Michigan Indian, Research
NYTs Theater Review: Darrell Dennis
From the NYTs: A RAUCOUS burst of drums, a howling coyote and a whistling flute are the first things the audience hears in “Tales of an Urban Indian.” Then the mystical sounds quiet down, and Darrell Dennis, creator and star … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Fiction, News
26th Annual MSU Powwow of Love
NAISO presents…. 26th Annual MSU Pow-Wow of Love, February 21st&22nd, 2009 at the Jenison Field House Everyone Is Welcome And Encouraged To Attend! Grand entries: Saturday February 21st at 1:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday February 22nd at 12:00pm Doors open for … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Michigan Indian, News
Michigan House Approves Gun Lake Compact
From AP: LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state will get a slice of revenue from a planned Native American casino southwest of Grand Rapids, thanks to a deal approved by both chambers of the Legislature. The House approved a resolution … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
American Indian Tribal Law
Facing the Future: The Indian Child Welfare Act at 30
Federal Indian Law: Cases and Materials (6th ed.)
The Eagle Returns: The Legal History of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
