Monthly Archives: April 2011
NFL Player Fails Chickasaw Boxing Commission Drug Test, Then Passes Test in Chicago
Here is the article on ESPN: OKLAHOMA CITY – Tom Zbikowski’s manager said Tuesday the Baltimore Ravens safety is appealing a positive drug test administered after a weekend boxing match in Oklahoma. Zbikowski took another test Tuesday at a Chicago lab … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Briefs in People v. Jensen — Motion to Dismiss State Prosecution of Treaty Fishers for Tribal Fishing Regulation Violations
Here are the materials: Jensen Motion to Dismiss Jensen Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Jensen Motion for Leave to File Supp. Brief Jensen Supp. Brief in Support of Motion Jensen Motion to Take Judicial Notice of US v … Continue reading
N.M. SCT to Consider State-Law Dram Shop Actions and Tribal Immunity under N.M. Indian Gaming Compacts
The New Mexico Court of Appeals last May decided Mendoza v. Tamaya Enterprises, Inc. (opinion link here), holding in part that the New Mexico Indian gaming compact signed by the Pueblo of Santa Ana waived tribal immunity in state court … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research, sovereign immunity
Another Chance to Oppose the Arizona Gun Bill
Ya’a’teeh abini, Please be advised that the AZ governor has the state gun bill (SB 1610)before her to sign or to veto. I urge you to contact her and urge her not to sign the bill into law. The honoring of any … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Legislation
Healthy Indigenous Communities Pow-Wow, This Saturday
This Saturday, April 30th from noon-4pm at the Gier Community Center in Lansing, Michigan. The Healthy Indigenous Communities Traditional Pow-Wow and Health Fair will be taking place this Saturday, April 30 from 12p.m. to 4p.m. at the Gier Community Center, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, Michigan Indian
State of Alabama’s Expert on Class II Bingo Formerly Consulted for NIGC and Worked for Many Indian Tribes
As reported on Indianz and Pechanga the last few days, the State of Alabama’s retained expert, D. Robert Sertell, on technical gaming issues took issue with the NIGC’s determination that Poarch Band of Creek Indians gaming operations are legal. Here’s … Continue reading
AP News Coverage of U.S. v. TON Opinion
Here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News, Supreme Court
Update in People of Mich. v. Jensen — 2007 Consent Decree Motions re Exclusive Tribal Court Jurisdiction
Here is the State’s response to the Sault Tribe’s motion to enjoin the state prosecution of its members for treaty fishing violations: State’s Response 4-25-2011 And an amicus brief supporting the state prosecution: Bay de Noc Sports Fishermen Amicus Brief
United States v. Tohono O’odham Nation Decision
The Supreme Court released the decision in United States v. Tohono O’odham Nation today. You can access the decision here. Justice Kennedy wrote the decision finding against the tribe. He was joined by Chief Justice Roberts, and Justice Scalia, Justice … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, Supreme Court
Iowa Small Claims Court Judge Lambasts Tribal Sovereignty — Holds Sac and Fox Tribe Has No Immunity…Ever
A truly remarkable opinion from an Iowa magistrate. Here is the order: Tama County Magistrate’s Order filed 4 20 11
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, sovereign immunity
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
