Category Archives: tribal constitutions
Tribal Court Denies Injunction in Nooksack Disenrollee Challenge
Here are the materials available in Lomeli v. Kelly (Nooksack Tribal Court): Order Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction Defendants Response Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for T Reply in Support of Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for TRO
Eighth Circuit Rejects Sandy Lake Chippewa Secretarial Election Appeal — UPDATED with briefs
Here is the opinion. The court’s syllabus: Civil case – Indian law. Because the district court had adjudicated the issue of subject matter jurisdiction in the Sandy Lake Band’s previous suit, and Sandy Lake did not appeal from that decision … Continue reading
Federal Court Dismisses ICRA Habeas Claim against Seneca Nation by Tribal Member Facing Quasi-Banishment
Sorry about the “quasi-banishment.” It’s a made up word, I know. Mr. Mitchell contended that the Council’s action imposing certain restrictions on him (following a federal indictment charging him with fraudulent acts in connection with his position with a Nation … Continue reading
First Same Sex Couple Married by Little Traverse Bay Band
AP Article here features a quote from Cherie Dominic, who is pictured below today (on her birthday!) with the newly married couple. Congratulations to Mr. Barfield and Mr. LaCroix!
LTBB Chair Dexter McNamara Will Sign Same-Sex Marriage Ordinance on March 15, 2013
From his email to the tribal employees and news outlets: Our constitution under ARTICLE II ” INDIVIDUAL RIGHT ” reads, The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, in exercising powers of self governance, shall NOT deny to any person … Continue reading
The Chairman at Little Traverse Has Indicated that He’ll Sign the Marriage Amendment
Chairman McNamara has said he intends to sign the bill approving same-sex marriage. This information is from an email forwarded to me by a tribal member. The previous post is here.
Cherokee Nation Redistricting Challenge — Tribal Court Materials — UPDATED
Here are the materials in Anglen v. Cherokee Nation Council: 1- Petition in Error 1-16-13 2- Designation of Record for Appeal from District Court 1-16-13 3- Notice 1/17/13 4- Amended Petition in Error 1/25/13 5- Application for Injunction and Expedited … Continue reading
NYTs “Disunion” Series Profiles Cherokee Nation after the Civil War
Here. Fascinating. My favorite part: By 1862, Ross had become disillusioned with the Confederate government. The first major military engagements in Indian Territory proved disastrous for both the Confederacy and the Cherokees. Retreating from Indian Territory, the Confederacy left the … Continue reading
White Earth Nation Seeks Constitutional Reform Project Manager
White Earth Nation Seeks Constitutional Reform Project Manager, application deadline is expected to be extended. See posting attached and at: http://whiteearth.com/programs/?program_id=15 Const_reform_project_manager
