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- Opening Brief in Lansing Casino Dispute -- Michigan v. Sault Tribe
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Category Archives: IGRA
Wisconsin v. Ho-Chunk Nation Complaint for Declaratory and Injuctive Relief
Here. This is an action by plaintiff State of Wisconsin (“the State”) pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (“IGRA”), 25 U.S.C. § 2710(d), to enjoin certain Class III gaming activities being conducted by defendant Ho-Chunk Nation (“the Nation”) at … Continue reading
Federal Court Decides Cross-Motions for Summary J in Wyandotte Nation v. Salazar
Here are the materials: DCT Order on Cross Motions Wyandotte Motion for Summary J Interior Opposition Kansas Opposition An excerpt: Plaintiff Wyandotte Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe (“the Nation”), filed this lawsuit against Kenneth Salazar, Secretary of the United … Continue reading
Poarch Band Creek Motion to Dismiss State of Alabama Suit Challenging Tribal Bingo under State Nuisance Theory
Here are the updated materials in State of Alabama v. PCI Gaming Authority (M.D. Ala.): PBCI Motion to Dismiss PBCI Notice of Removal + Exhibits Prior post here. News coverage here.
Chukchansi v. NIGC Complaint
Here is the complaint in Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians v. Stevens (D. D.C.): Chukchansi Complaint An excerpt: This is a civil action against the United States National Indian Gaming Commission and its officials (collectively, the “Chairwoman,” the “Commission,” the … Continue reading
Federal Court in “Cunundrum” Orders Interior to Refile Cowlitz Record of Decision and Dismisses Grand Ronde et al. Suit
Here is the order and related materials in Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon v. Salazar (D. D.C.): DCT Order Clark County et al Motion for Summary J Interior Opposition to Summary J Motion USET Amicus City … Continue reading
Iipay Nation First Amended Complaint against Cal. Gambling Control Commission
Here: Iipay First Amended Complaint Prior complaint here.
Tribal Gaming Per Cap Payments May Decrease Labor Productivity and Increase Fertility (?!?!)
Here is a study of the effects of gaming per capita payments on tribal members of three Michigan tribes (Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians). In line with the 1491s’ hilarious video … Continue reading
Sen. Feinstein Introduces Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act
Congressional Record link here. Bill text not yet available. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: S. 477. A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to modify a provision relating to gaming on land acquired after October 17, 1988; to the Committee … Continue reading
Federal Court Enjoins Sault Tribe from Seeking Trust Acquisition for Lansing Casino Property
News coverage here. Link to opinion here. DCT Order Granting Injunction Briefs here.
