Monthly Archives: July 2011
Northwest Indian Canoe Journeys in NYTs
Here is a link to the article. Michael Hanson for The New York Times Canoes from tribes throughout the coastal Northwest converged on the Swinomish reservation, the host for this year’s gathering.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, News
Forbes Article on DOJ Plan to Expand Prosecutorial Authority in Indian Country
Here. An excerpt: Lorena Halwood, who works with domestic violence victims on the Navajo Nation, said family abuse violates not only the law but the traditional Navajo way of life, which preaches harmony and talking with one another to mitigate … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, News
Navajo Nation Reverses Aggravated Battery Conviction
Here is the opinion in John v. Navajo Nation. An excerpt: In this case, the Nation has not filed a brief nor otherwise indicated its interest in participating in the appeal. Previously in Navajo Nation v. Morgan, 8 Nav. R. 732 (Nav.Sup.Ct.2005), … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, tribal courts
Arizona Appellate Court Rejects Yavapai-Apache Challenge to State Water Law
Here is the opinion in Yavapai-Apache Nation v. Fabritz-Whitney.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, water rights
Michigan Appeals Court Issues Two More ICWA “Conditional Affirmance” Notice Decisions
Here is the unpublished opinion in In re Orianwo/McCrary. And here is the unpublished opinion in In re Amyx/Amyx-Holmes.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
MSU Law Grad Moves to Navajo D.C. Office
From ICT: The Navajo Nation Washington Office has a new government and legislative affairs associate who will focus on education and public safety, Brian Quint. “Brian brings a keen knowledge of Navajo legal processes to our team and we are excited to … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Federal Court Decides Concurrent Criminal Jurisdiction Case on Red Lake Reservation
Here are the materials in United States v. Head (D. Minn.): DCT Order Adopting R&Rs in Head Magistrate R&R in Head
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, tribal courts
Friends of Turtle Talk Participate in NYTs Debate on the Future of Law School
Here for a full roster of debaters. Here for Kevin Noble Maillard, and here for Rose Cuison Villazor. And also here: It’s Not a Trade School Kevin Noble Maillard Improving, Not Overhauling Rose Cuison Villazor
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Education, News
Nebraska Supreme Court Modifies Storevisions Opinion…
…but still holds that a signed tribal waiver can be authorized by the presence of 5 of 7 tribal council members (instead of an affirmative vote in a regular meeting required by the tribal constitution). Here is the order: Storevisions … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, sovereign immunity
Wampanoag Tribe Files Suit Over the Cape Wind Project
From the Boston Globe: The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for allowing the proposed 130-turbine wind project to move forward in Nantucket Sound. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, Environmental
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
