Montana SCT Rules Against US in Case Where BIA Police Officer Sexually Assaulted Tribal Member

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

This means that the United States is potentially liable under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Let the settlement negotiations proceed.

Opinion in L.B. v. United States:

Opinion – Published.pdfDownload

Argued by April Youpee-Roll in her first argument. She kicked some serious onze in this one.

Briefs:

Appellant Brief.pdfDownload
Amicus Brief Supporting Appellant — NIWRC.pdfDownload
ACLU Amicus Brief.pdfDownload
US Brief.pdfDownload
Reply.pdfDownload