Monthly Archives: January 2011
UN Expert to visit Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to study the epidemic of violence against Native women in the United States
Press Release from Indian Law Resource Center and the Easter Band of Cherokee Indians: January 21, 2011 CHEROKEE, N.C. — A United Nations expert on women’s human rights is investigating why Native women face the highest rates of sexual and … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kirsten Carlson, international law, News
Patchak v. Salazar: D.C. Circuit Allows Challenge to Federal Trust Land Acquisition to Proceed
Here is the opinion: Patchak decision. Briefs are here. Lower court materials are here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, fee to trust, gaming, Research, sovereign immunity
Federal Suit to Stop Snoqualmie Tribe from Criminal Prosecution of Tribal Council Member
Here is the complaint in Ventura v. Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (W.D. Wash.): Ventura Complaint.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, tribal courts
AP Article on Women in Front of the Supreme Court, with Quotes from Patricia Millett
Some excerpts of the article, because of AP’s stringent reblogging policy: US Supreme Court hears from few female lawyers By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Last year Lisa Blatt listed the top lessons she’s learned in more than … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, Supreme Court
Bay Mills Opposition to LTBB Motion for Injunction on Vanderbilt Casino
Here: BMIC Response to LTBB Motion.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, Research
Opening Briefs in Amador County v. Salazar — County Challenge to Tribal-State Compact
Here are the two opening briefs: Amador County Appellant Brief Interior Appellee Brief Judges SENTELLE, TATEL, and EDWARDS have been assigned the case. Lower court materials are here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
State of Michigan Joins LTBB Motion for an Injunction against BMIC Vanderbilt Casino
Here: Michigan Motion for PI
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, Research
Obama appoints Goldberg, Pouley, and Quasula to Indian Law & Order Commission
Carole Goldberg, Theresa Pouley, and Ted Quasula have been appointed to the Indian Law & Order Commission. Congratulations to all of them!
Filed under Author: Ann Tweedy, Criminal, News
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
