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Federal Court Challenge to Yankton Tribal Election Dismissed
Here is the opinion in Kirbie-Orozco v. Yankton Sioux Tribal Election Board (D. S.D.) (Kirbie-Orozco v Yankton). Here you are: In each case, a court has an obligation to determine its jurisdiction. Th… more →
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Federal Court Challenge to Yankton Tribal Election Dismissed
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 3 hours ago: Here is the opinion in Kirbie-Orozco v. Yankton Sioux Tribal Election Board (D. S.D.) (Kirbie-Orozco … more →
Indigenous Law Journal -- 2009 Call for Submissions
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 23 hours ago: The Indigenous Law Journal at the University of Toronto is now accepting submissions from Students … more →
Ninth Circuit Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Phoenix-Area "DUI Courts"
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 day ago: Here is the opinion in Thomas v. Mundell, a case brought by the Maricopa County Attorney and others, … more →
Pokagon Band Election Results
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 2 days ago: From Indianz: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan has a new chairman and vice chairma … more →
Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenge to Nooksack Casino
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 2 days ago: Here is the opinion, with dissent, in North County Community Alliance v. Salazar. Briefs: North Coun … more →
NYTs: Reverse Federal Liquor Regulation Allowing Booze Near Indian Reservations
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 3 days ago: From the NYTs: By JAMES ABOUREZK SINCE taking office, President Obama has overturned several of Geor … more →
"In Defense of Property" in the Yale Law Journal
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 3 days ago: Here. Written by Kristen A. Carpenter, Sonia K. Katyal, and Angela R. Riley [View as PDF] 118 … more →
California Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights over Tribal Objection
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 4 days ago: Here is the opinion in In re T.S. An excerpt: Appellant claims that a statutory exception to adoptio … more →
Ninth Circuit Rejects Skokomish Bid for Fishing Allocation in U.S. v. Wash. Subproceeding
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 4 days ago: Here is the opinion in United States v. Washington, though as the court points out, neither the U.S. … more →
New Mexico Supreme Court Grants Cert in ICWA Case
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 5 days ago: The New Mexico Supreme Court will hear State v. Marlene C. (link to court’s certiorari page). … more →
Federal Tort Claims Act Case re: Isleta Police Officer
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 5 days ago: Here are the opinions in Garcia v. USA and Garcia, out of the District of New Mexico, decided last M … more →
Idaho Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Smokeshop Case
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 5 days ago: Here is the opinion in Lil’ Brown Smoke Shop v. Wasden (D. Idaho) in which the court rejected … more →
A Call to Senator Al Franken re: Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings
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Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 week ago: It looks like Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota is the only Democratic member of both the Judiciary and I … more →
ACLU Press Release on A.A. v. Needville School District
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 week ago: Here — ACLU of TX Needville Appeal You can access all of the briefs at the Supreme Court Proje … more →
Cayuga Indian Nation Wins Important Tax Case
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 week ago: The New York Appellate Division has reversed a N.Y. Supreme Court decision denying a request for a d … more →
Huron Nottawaseppi Awaits Public Safety Cooperation Agreement with Emmett Township
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 week ago: From the Battle Creek Enquirer: Officials at Pine Creek Reservation, the Emmett Township Department … more →
Citizen Potawatomi Chair Files Cert Petition in Tax Dispute
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 week ago: Here is the cert petition in Barrett v. U.S. (docket no. 09-32) — Barrett v. US Cert Petition … more →
Court Order on the Frank's Landing Case
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 week ago: Reported yesterday in Indianz, here is the order — Frank’s Landing Summary Judgment Orde … more →
Federally Licensed Indian Trader Assessed State Tobacco and Income Taxes in New York State
Matthew L.M. Fletcher wrote 1 week ago: Here is the opinion in Attea v. State Tax Tribunal. An excerpt: As noted by respondent Commissioner … more →
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