Monthly Archives: March 2011
Initial Thoughts on Wilgus Eagle Feather Decision
The analysis of the Tenth Circuit in United States v. Wilgus is striking. Of note, the court adopts a sort of limiting principle that it hopes meets all of the competing interests, and relies heavily on Morton v. Mancari: By … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
NYTs/Greenwire Coverage of Wilgus Decision
Here is the article.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Navajo & Laguna Pueblo Amicus Brief in U.S. v. Jicarilla
Here: NN-POL amicus brief
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
Manitoba Court Grants Band’s Motion to Amend Statement of Claim – No More Individual Plaintiffs
In January 1997, the Chief and Councillors of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation sued Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, and the Queen in Right of Canada over 10,000 liters of spilled diesel fuel that contaminated their land, soil, water and air in the vicinity, in a … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Peter Vicaire, Canadian Indian, Environmental
Federal Court Denies TRO in Gaughan Gaming v. Tonkawa
Here is that order: DCT Order Denying Gaughan Motion for TRO And some additional materials: Tonkawa Tribe Brief on Subject Matter Jurisdiction Tonkawa Gaming Commission Brief on Subject Matter Jurisdiction Here is Gaughan Gaming’s original filing. Here are the federal … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
2011-2012 Alexander, Berkey, Williams, and Weathers Indian Law Fellowship Announcement
Here is the flyer: Fellowship – ABWW Public Interest 2011 From the announcement: Alexander, Berkey, Williams & Weathers LLP (ABWW) established the Public Interest IndianLaw Fellowship Program in 2005. The aims of the Fellowship are to encourage recent lawgraduates to work … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Yakama v. Holder/FBI — Amended Complaint
Here: FILED FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT – YAKAMA v HOLDER The original complaint is here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, treaty rights
Michigan NALSA Indian Law Day — April 1, 2011
Here is the schedule: Rights, Resources, Respect: Native American Environmental & Land Use Issues Michigan Law School, Room 132 Hutchins Hall 12:00 pm: Light lunch 12:15 pm: Colette Routel, Assistant Professor of Law at WilliamMitchell College of Law (speaking about … Continue reading
Supreme Court Oral Argument, Judicial “Tipping”, and Pre-Decision Dismissal
Earlier this year, the Oneida Indian Nation successfully persuaded the Supreme Court to GVR a case that most observers would agree the Nation would have a difficult time winning — by informing the Court of changed circumstances, initiated by the … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
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
