Monthly Archives: April 2011
Major Crimes Act and Voting Rights Act Linkage — Jury Pools and Voter Registration in Indian Country
A federal court denied an American Indian prisoner habeas claim recently on grounds that he could not support his Batson argument with any evidence. Batson being the case that requires a jury of one’s peers. As anyone in Indian country … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research
Federal Court Enjoins Muscogee Prosecution of Tribal Members for Theft
Here are the materials in Fife v. Moore (E.D. Okla.): 20110422 Order Fife PI Motion Moore Motion to Dismiss Fife Response The court concluded that the Muscogee District Court had no jurisdiction to prosecute tribal members for theft against the … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, tribal courts
Alltel v. Dejordy: Subpoena of Gonzales Law Firm Records
As reported on Indianz…. Here are some of the relevant materials in this issue: ALLTEL – GONZALES FIRM BRIEF FILED IN COURT (4-13-11).7 ALLTELV.DEJORDY-OSTSOPPOSITONTOCONTEMT(4-13-11) ALLTEL V. DEJORDY – ORDER ON ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
The Trial of Ned Christie — Cherokee Nation — June 10-11, 2011
Here is the flyer: Ned Christie Trial Outline 2011
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal
Judge Lamberth’s Order in Scanlon Request to Not Pay Greenberg Traurig
Here is that order in Scanlon v. Greenberg Traurig (D. D.C.): DCT Order Denying Scalon Motion
Filed under Uncategorized
Arizona Senate Bill 1610 — Makes the Colt .45 the State’s Official Firearm — Used to Kill Navajo People
Here’s the article on the approval of the bill. Here is the Arizona Dems Press Release from a few days ago: STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – House Minority Whip Anna Tovar released the following statement today on making the Colt Action Army … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Legislation, News
Damages Claim under Navajo Treaty “Bad Men” Clause Fails
Here are the materials in Pablo v. United States (Ct. Cl.): DCT Order Granting Govt Motion for Summary J Govt Motion for Summary J Pablo Response Govt Reply
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, treaty rights
Minn. COA Affirms Transfer of ICWA Case to Sisseton Tribal Court
Here is the unpublished opinion in In re Child of C.L. The court’s syllabus: Appellants Traverse County and the guardian ad litem of O.L. challenge the district court‟s transfer of jurisdiction over this termination-of-parental-rights (TPR) proceeding to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Court, … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, tribal courts
Navajo Chamber of Commerce Formed
Here is the article from the Navajo Times. H/T to V.H.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, economic development, News
Montana Supreme Court Decides ICWA Case (Active Efforts/Expert Witness)
Here are links to the materials in In re I.B.: Opinion Appellant Brief Appellee Brief Reply Brief
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
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
