Monthly Archives: July 2009
TurtleTalk on Twitter
Yep, you can now follow us on Twitter, if you like. At this point we’re using it for when new blog posts go up, but it’s possible we’ll use it for other announcements as well. And to complete the circle, … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Kate E. Fort
New Mexico Supreme Court Grants Cert in ICWA Case
The New Mexico Supreme Court will hear State v. Marlene C. (link to court’s certiorari page). Here is the lower court opinion. From the N.M. Court of Appeals opinion: Mother appeals from an adjudication of neglect. Mother is a member … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Federal Tort Claims Act Case re: Isleta Police Officer
Here are the opinions in Garcia v. USA and Garcia, out of the District of New Mexico, decided last March. Garcia the tribal cop/defendant allegedy assaulted Garcia the plaintiff at a wedding, and Garcia sued the United States under the … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Idaho Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Smokeshop Case
Here is the opinion in Lil’ Brown Smoke Shop v. Wasden (D. Idaho) in which the court rejected a motion to dismiss on Eleventh Amendment and Young absention grounds. An excerpt: Based on the aforementioned cases and standards, and the arguments … Continue reading
A Call to Senator Al Franken re: Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings
It looks like Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota is the only Democratic member of both the Judiciary and Indian Affairs committees. Sen. Franken, who visited Indian Country a few times in his campaign for the Senate, may be the only … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Supreme Court
ACLU Press Release on A.A. v. Needville School District
Here — ACLU of TX Needville Appeal You can access all of the briefs at the Supreme Court Project website.
Cayuga Indian Nation Wins Important Tax Case
The New York Appellate Division has reversed a N.Y. Supreme Court decision denying a request for a declaratory judgment against county impoundment of tobacco products intended for sale on-reservation to tribal members. The case is Cayuga Indian Nation v. Gould. … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, taxation
Huron Nottawaseppi Awaits Public Safety Cooperation Agreement with Emmett Township
From the Battle Creek Enquirer: Officials at Pine Creek Reservation, the Emmett Township Department of Public Safety and FireKeepers Casino are scrambling to get public safety agreements in place before the casino’s early August opening. That’s because the agreements “have … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Court Order on the Frank’s Landing Case
Reported yesterday in Indianz, here is the order — Frank’s Landing Summary Judgment Order And the summary judgment briefs (preliminary injunction briefs were posted here): Frank’s Landing Motion for Summary Judgment Gregoire Motion for Summary Judgment Lopeman Motion for Summary … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, taxation, treaty rights
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
