Monthly Archives: August 2009
Idaho Court of Appeals Rejects Treaty Right to Travel as Jurisdictional Defense to Criminal Conviction
The opinion in State of Idaho v. Oatman is here. An excerpt: The 1855 Nez Perce Treaty grants the members of that tribe the same right to travel that is enjoyed by all citizens of the United States. The right … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, treaty rights
New Papers about the Solicitor General
How fortuitous that my paper on the Solicitor General’s strange lack of success defending tribal interests before the Supreme Court becomes available the same day Patricia Millett’s paper on stategies for obtaining amicus help from the Solicitor General’s Office goes … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Scholarship, Supreme Court
Ninth Circuit to Hear Samish Tribe’s Claim to Reenter U.S. v. Washington En Banc
In an unusual procedure, after oral argument before a three-judge panel including Judge Canby, the Ninth Circuit decided to hear the United States v. Washington subproceeding involving the Samish Indian Tribe’s treaty claims en banc. Samish Indian Tribe Opening Brief … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, treaty rights
Suit against Gun Lake Trust Acquisition Dismissed
Here is the news report. And the materials: DCT Order Dismissing Patchak Claims Gun Lake Band Motion to Dismiss US Motion to Dismiss Patchak Claims
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, fee to trust, gaming, Michigan Indian, Research
Colusa Case Reaches Judgment
From a Picayune Rancheria press release: Sacramento – In a decision with wide-ranging ramifications for California’s budget woes, the Honorable Frank C. Damrell, Jr., Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, entered final judgment today that … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Bolstering Federal Law Enforcement in Indian Country Nice, but Misplaced
Indianz (and the SF Chron) report that the Department of Justice and AG Eric Holder will be taking efforts to bolster federal law enforcement capabilities in Indian Country. This is good news, to some extent. The federal government should be … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, tribal courts
Opening Brief Filed in Cash Advance Case before Colorado Supreme Court
Here is Cash Advance’s brief in Colorado ex rel. Suthers v. Cash Advance — Cash Advance Opening Brief This case involves an effort by Cash Advance and other payday loan companies to avoid state investigation/process by licensing themselves with Indian … Continue reading
ACS Advance Publishes Tribal Domestic Violence Paper
My paper on domestic violence in Indian Country will appear in the American Constitution Society publication “Advance” Spring 2009 edition.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Scholarship, tribal courts
NGĀ PAE O TE MĀRAMATANGA INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS CONFERENCE 2010
Conference information here. Mātauranga Taketake: Traditional Knowledge Theme: ‘Kei muri i te awe kāpara, he tangata kē: Recognising, engaging, understanding difference’ 6-9 June 2010 Auckland, New Zealand This conference addresses the question of difference. What are the costs to communities … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, international law, Symposia
White House Listening Sessions — Deadline: Aug. 28
From the White House: Dear Tribal Leaders: The White House Domestic Policy Council and Office of Public Engagement will host two listening sessions on August 31 2009, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Room 450, in Washington, DC. The purpose … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
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
