Federal Court Dismisses South Dakota’s Challenge to BIA Trust Acquisition on behalf of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is that opinion: South Dakota v Salazar.

And the cross-motions:

USA Motion to Dismiss — Sisseton case

SD Motion for Summary J — Sisseton case

It is apparent from South Dakota’s continuing challenges to Section 5 that they are hoping for a vehicle that could eventually justify Supreme Court review of the constitutionality of Section 5.

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