Monthly Archives: October 2009
Cert Petition in Roy v. Minnesota — Is There a Treaty Right to Possess Firearms?
Interesting arguments in this one — Roy v Minnesota Cert Petition Questions presented (check out no. 5 — a treaty right to possess firearms?): 1. DOES THE STATE OF MINNESOTA LACK SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION OVER THE PRESENT CONTROVERSY BECAUSE POSSESSION OF … Continue reading
Federal Court Dismisses Long-Running Jamul Election and Land Disputes
Here is the opinion in Rosales v. United States (Ct. Cl.) — Rosales DCT Order Dismissing Complaints US Motion to Dismiss Rosales Complaints Rosales Opposition US Reply Brief
Yakama Indian Nation Rents Claims Survives Motion to Dismiss
Here is the court’s order denying the United States’ motion to dismiss claims by the Yakama Indian Nation under the Indian Long-Term Leasing Act and other statutes — Yakama v US DCT Order An excerpt: The following facts are established, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Oil Companies’ Motion to Dismiss Kivalina Climate Change Granted
Here — Kivalina Order Materials are here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Environmental, Research
Federal Register Notice for Comments on Interior Strategic Plan
Here. Of note, the Department is seeking comments about how Interior can improve its tribal self-governance and tribal economic development programs, etc. November 10, 2009 is the deadline.
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Regulations
Majority of Creditors Approve of Greektown Casino Reorganization
From the Freep: Greektown Casino said Tuesday its plan of reorganization was supported by a majority of creditors, paving the way for it to emerge from bankruptcy after confirmation hearings next month. Charles Moore, a turnaround expert for the casino’s … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Challenge to N.C. Video Poker Ban Heard in State Appellate Court
This case involved, if I recall correctly, a sort-of equal protection challenge to a state video poker ban in North Carolina on grounds that the N.C. tribes have gaming compacts, etc. Lower court opinion here. From TV via Pechanga: Appeals … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, News
Federal Court Dismisses Portion of Challenge to Highway Expansion in Sacred Sites Case
Here is the opinion from the District of Oregon — Slokish v US Federal Highway Administration An excerpt: This case involves the U.S. Highway 26 Wildwood-Wemme highway widening project (“Wildwood-Wemme project” or “the project”) near Mt. Hood, Oregon, which was … Continue reading
Quinault Indian Nation v. Sea Crest Inc. — Briefing in Montana Case
Here are the briefs in this matter, in which the Quinault Indian Nation is attempted to prevent or regulate the development of part of its reservation by Sea Crest. Sea Crest has developed coastal lands, wetlands, and all without a … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
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
