Monthly Archives: July 2010
Materials in Mishewal Wappo Federal Recognition Case
Here are materials in Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley v. Salazar (N.D. Cal.): Mishewal Wappo Complaint Counties Motion to Dismiss
Cloverdale Rancheria Complaint for Federal Recognition
Here is the complaint in Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians v. Salazar (N.D. Cal.): Cloverdale Rancheria Complaint
Grand Traverse Band Announces Revenue Sharing Payments
Here is the press release: 2% first half 2010 press release 07-30-10
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
QEP (Questar) Federal Court Challenge to Tribal Banishment
Here are the materials so far in QEP v. Ute Indian Tribe (D. Utah): QEP v. Ute Indian Tribe Complaint QEP Motion for TRO Ute Motion to Dismiss
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, tribal courts
Michigan tuition waiver limited to federally recognized tribes
From Indianz.com http://64.38.12.138/News/2010/020959.asp
Federal Court Issues TRO Blocking Hawaiian Trash from Being Dumped by USDA Near Yakama
Here are the materials so far in Yakama Indian Nation v. USDA: Yakama v. USDA complaint Yakama Motion for TRO Update: Order Granting Yakama Motion for TRO More to come….
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Environmental, Research
California COA Holds that ICWA Notice to Tribe Not Required Where “Reasonable Probability” is that Child is Not Indian
Here is the opinion in In re Skyler H.: An excerpt: While the standard for ICWA notice is low, it is not without reasonable limits. This case raises the issue whether a child’s specific but attenuated Indian heritage invokes ICWA … Continue reading
Section 1983 Claim against Off-Reservation Police Officer Engaged in On-Reservation Duty Survives
Because the officer had no jurisdiction in Indian Country: Jones v Norton (D. Utah). An excerpt: The Plaintiffs have filed this lawsuit against various Defendants in connection with the shooting death of Todd R. Mr. Murray which occurred while he … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research
Briefing in Navajo Law Enforcement Employee Claim for Higher Wages under 638 Contract
The case is Boye v. United States and is pending in the Federal Circuit: Boye Opening Brief Government Brief (Boye) The lower court decision is here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Skull Valley Band v. Davis Materials
Here are the briefs in this case (h/t Indianz): Skull Valley Band DCT Order Skull Valley Opening Brief Government Reponse Brief Skull Valley Reply
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
