This is a case on tribal court jurisdiction out of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. The tribe owns the Tribal Community Center in fee, where the criminal act between two tribal members occurred. The petitioner claims the tribal court has no jurisdiction over him to charge or convict him with the crime. The petitioner filed a habeas petition in federal court.
Habeas brief
Respondent’s brief
There is a hearing scheduled on the matter for May 24th.
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