Unpublished Memorandum Opinion in Quechan Tribe v. United States

Here.

In closing, we emphasize that we appreciate the Tribe’s commitment to ensuring adequate healthcare for its members, and we acknowledge the challenges faced by the Tribe in ensuring such care. However, the solution lies in Congress and the executive branch, not the courts.

Briefs here.

ICWA and MIFPA Training in Macomb County

Today we did a (long) lunch session on ICWA and MIFPA for state court personnel in Macomb County. Thanks to the Macomb criminal and juvenile law committees for inviting us.

Kate Fort, Michelene Eberhard (chair of the criminal law committee), and Maribeth Preston from SCAO.

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Adoptive Couple/ICWA Talk at Mizzou Law

The founding members of Mizzou’s brand new NALSA, Justin Trueblood and Kristen Stallion. Look for them at Moot Court 2016.

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Their first event (with Prof Mary Beck and Kate Fort)

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The administration building and the law school on a gorgeous day.

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Final Panel of the Day at NAICJA

Melody McCoy doing the federal litigation update. Joined by Rodina Cave and Gina Jackson talking about BIA ICWA Guidelines.

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Panel on Tribal Juvenile Detention Alternatives

With Jack Trope and Justice Kevin Briscoe.

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Afternoon Nuts and Bolts Panel at MIFPA Training

Annette Nickel, Judge Butts, Maribeth Preston, Judge Maldonado

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Judge Thorne Presenting At the Grand Rapids MIFPA Training

Spoiler alert–the answer is “gold standard.”

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Susan Harness Kicks Off Overflow MIFPA Training in Grand Rapids

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Amazing turn out.

First Assignment for Advanced Topics in Indian Law: ICWA

First assignment for students in this class on Monday at MSU Law is here.

It appears there was a mix up on the official “First Assignment” page.