Monthly Archives: May 2011
Eleventh Circuit Holds Hollywood Mobile Estates Does Not Have Standing to Sue Seminole Tribe/Interior in Tribal Lands Repossession Case
Here is the opinion. And here are the briefs. An excerpt: This appeal presents issues of constitutional and prudential standing. The issue of constitutional standing is whether Hollywood Mobile Estates Limited alleged an injury fairly traceable to the Secretary of … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Our 2011-2012 Incoming Fellow Profiled in the Jackson News
Elaine Barr, our incoming fellow, was profiled this weekend in the Jackson newspaper. While Barr never became a musician like her father, she did find her niche: law. According to Barr’s grandmother, Edna Barr of Blackman Township, Elaine “knew she … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, News
Cloverdale Rancheria Leadership Dispute Dismissed by Federal Court
Here is the opinion in Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of Cal. v. Salazar (N.D. Cal.): DCT Order Dismissing Cloverdale Complaint
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
United States urges denial of the cert petition in Miccosukee Tribe v. Kraus-Anderson Construction
The brief is here: U.S. Brief in Miccosukee Tribe v. Kraus-Anderson Construction
Filed under Author: Ann Tweedy, Supreme Court, tribal courts, Uncategorized
Laughing Whitefish: MSU Press Website Now Available
Here.
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Fiction
R. v. Quipp: B.C. Court of Appeal Dismisses Appeals of Aboriginal Fishermen
In R. v. Quipp, the British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld convictions entered in 2008 against members of Cheam First Nation and Union Bar First Nation. The events leading to their convictions occurred in 1999.
Filed under Aboriginal Rights, Author: Peter Vicaire, Canadian Indian
DOJ Consultation on Violence against Women Act Reauthorization and Possible Responses to Violence against Indian Women
Here are the documents: DOJ Invitation to Tribal Consultation May 20 2011 DOJ Framing Paper May 20 2011
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Legislation
DOJ Issues Proposed Rule on Tribal Law and Order Act Assumption of Criminal Jurisdiction by Tribes in PL280 States
Here is the proposed rule.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, tribal courts
Don’t Wear Moccasins To Nightclubs in Vancouver. And Leave Your Golf Club Home Too.
Colleen Mitchell White, an Aboriginal woman, was denied access to “The Roxy,” a popular Vancouver nightclub, because she was wearing moccasins. She was told by staff that there were no buffalo to hunt inside and that they didn’t “serve people in moccasins.” … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Peter Vicaire, Canadian Indian, News
Hawai’i v. Pratt
A land use/cultural practices/religious freedom case was just heard in front of the Hawai’i Supreme Court last week. Coverage here. The oral argument should be posted here, though the link to the case isn’t yet working. From the Intermediate Court … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort
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
