Monthly Archives: October 2011
More Bad Press on Tribal Payday Lending Companies
Here, via Indianz. Two points on payday lenders that should be apparent by now: 1. Read the Nebraska Supreme Court decision in StoreVisions v. Omaha Tribe, where the court held that tribal immunity was waived where the tribal chair and … Continue reading
Last Day to Preregister for FBA DC Indian Law Conference
Here.
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Symposia
Hearing Today – Violence Against Native Women in the United States
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold a hearing on Oct. 25, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time at the General Secretariat Building of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C. The Commission is an autonomous organ … Continue reading
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Dr. Carlos Montezuma Honorary Lecture: Dr. S. Alan Ray
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Lecture
Challenge to Colville Membership Decision Dismissed by Federal Court
Here are the materials in Desautel v. Dupris (E.D. Wash.): DCT Order Dismissing Desautel Complaint Colville Motion to Dismiss Desautel Response Colville Reply
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, sovereign immunity, Tribal Codes
NYRB: “The Racist Redskins”
Here. Subscription req’d.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources
Ann Tweedy on Indian Self-Defense and the Second Amendment
From the crit: Ann E. Tweedy “[H]OSTILE INDIAN TRIBES . . . OUTLAWS, WOLVES . . . BEARS . . . GRIZZLIES AND THINGS LIKE THAT?” HOW THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND SUPREME COURT PRECEDENT TARGET TRIBAL SELF-DEFENSE Here is the … Continue reading
Update in Unkechauge v. New York Update: St. Regis Mohawk Objection to “Prepay” Tax Scheme
Here are the materials: New York Motion for Summary J St. Regis Mohawk Motion for Summary J New York Reply St. Regis Mohawk Reply
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, taxation
Osage Nation v. Wind Capital Group Complaint
Here: Complaint A suit to stop construction and operation of wind turbines on top of the Osage mineral estate.
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
