Monthly Archives: December 2009
Federal Court Grants Stay in Shinnecock Smokeshop Case Pending BAP Decision
Here is the most recent opinion in Gristede’s Foods v. Poospatuck (Unkechauge) Nation — DCT Order Granting Stay until August 2010
News Coverage of BIA Opinion Letter re: Seneca Indian Preference in Employment
From the Buffalo News via Pechanga: LEWISTON — It’s perfectly legal for the Seneca Nation of Indians to give preferential treatment to Senecas and other Native Americans in filling jobs at the Hickory Stick Golf Course, a federal official has … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
NYTs Article on Indian Country Gangs
From the NYTs: PINE RIDGE, S.D. — Richard Wilson has been a pallbearer for at least five of his “homeboys” in the North Side Tre Tre Gangster Crips, a Sioux imitation of a notorious Denver gang. One 15-year-old member was … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, News
DOJ Indian Country Jails Report
Here. Highlights: • The number of inmates confined in Indian country jails declined by 1.3% at midyear 2008, dropping to 2,135 inmates. • The number of inmates admitted into Indian country jails during June 2008 was about 6 times the size of … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, tribal courts
New Firekeepers Casino Crime Impact Never Materialized
From the Battle Creek Inquirer via Pechanga: Four months after the opening of FireKeepers Casino, local police say crime hasn’t risen as some casino opponents had feared. While some critics feared the casino would lead to an increase in burglaries, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Keepseagle Motion for Certification of Damages
Here is an interesting tidbit from the American Indian farmer discrimination case — Keepseagle Motion for Certification of Damages
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Oglala Sioux Tribe Amicus Brief in Wolfchild/Zephier Case
Here is that brief, drafted by the legendary Mario Gonzales — Oglala Sioux Tribe Amicus Brief
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
Dicara v. Cahuilla Band — Immunity Waiver in Gaming Contract Dispute
Here is the opinion from the California Court of Appeals (4th Dist., Div. 2). An excerpt: The trial court issued a postjudgment assignment order (Code of Civ. Proc., § 708.510) against the Cahuilla Band of Indians (Cahuilla), in favor of Mary … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, sovereign immunity
Tenth Circuit Seeks to Conclude San Juan County Dispute
Here is the latest and perhaps last in Dickson v. San Juan County from the Tenth Circuit. Materials are here. An excerpt: Plaintiffs-Appellants Dickson, Riggs and Singer (hereafter “Appellants”) appeal from the district court’s order denying their motion for relief from … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, tribal courts
Ninth Circuit Sitting En Banc Denies Samish Tribe’s Motion to Reopen U.S. v. Washington
Here is the opinion, per Judge Canby — En Banc Opinion Here are the materials. Thanks to A.S.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, 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
