Monthly Archives: September 2011
Update in Eagle Rock Mine Dispute
Here is a link to the AP news story. Ingham County judge Paula Manderfield expected to rule in the next few weeks.
Navajo Judicial Branch Press Release Opposing Changes to Judicial Qualifications
Here is the press release: 92311_ProposaltoAmendQualificationsofNavajoNationJusticeMayUn. And here are links to other responses to the proposal, including comments by Dr. Raymond Austin, former Navajo Supreme Court Justice, from the judicial branch website: September 23, 2011: The Judicial Branch has issued its comments … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News, tribal courts
News Coverage of Saginaw Chippewa Disenrollment Efforts
Here. An excerpt: By MARK RANZENBERGER TheMorningSun.com A hearing officer has ruled that the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe cannot revoke the membership of an 87-year-old elder, despite the fact that she is not directly descended from a person listed on … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Michigan Indian, News
Federal Court Affirms BIA Decision Ordering Laytonville Rancheria to Re-Enroll 22 Former Members
Here are the materials in Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria v. Dutschke (E.D. Cal.): Cahto Complaint Cahto Motion for Summary J BIA Cross-Motion for Summary J DCT Order Affirming BIA Decision
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Motion Briefs in Nonmember Challenge to Mooretown Rancheria Development
Here are the materials in Robinson v. United States (E.D. Cal.): US Motion to Dismiss Robinson Complaint Robinson Opposition US Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss This case has already been dismissed before, see here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Cert Opposition Brief in Gila River Indian Community v. Lyon
Here: Lyon Cert Opposition Brief The cert petition is here. The Indian Land Working Group Amicus brief is here.
Anishnaabensag Biimskowebshkigewag Exhibit Reception at MSU
This Wednesday, September 28, at noon in Snyder Phillips Hall at Michigan State University.
Filed under Announcements, Author: Kate E. Fort
Douglas Sanderson’s “Against Supercession”
Douglas Sanderson has posted his response to Jeremy Waldon’s papers suggesting that the claims of Indigenous peoples should be dismissed generally, or superceded. Professor Sanderson’s paper is titled, Against Supersession. It is forthcoming in the Canadian Journal of Law and … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Scholarship
Federal Court Issues Injunction against Interior in Winnemucca Case
Here are the materials in Winnemucca Indian Colony v. DOI (D. Nev.): DOI Opposition to Motion for PI Ayer Group Motion to Intervene DCT Order on Motion for PI TRO materials are here.
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
