Turtle Talk

Interesting case where a tribal housing authority brought suit in federal court to evict a resident — they brought suit in federal court because there was no tribal court with jurisdiction. The federal court dismissed the action, recommending the that housing authority talk one its sponsoring tribes start a tribal court.

All Mission Indian Housing Authority Complaint

District Court Order to Show Cause re: Jurisdiction

All Mission Response to Order to Show Cause

District Court’s Amended Order of Dismissal