Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Eighth Circuit Denies Indian Property Rights (again) and Affirms Dismissal of Trespass Claims against Pipeline Company

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Chase v. Andeavor Logistics PC.

Briefs:

Opening Brief.pdfDownload
Federal Amicus Brief.pdfDownload
Appellee Brief.pdfDownload
Reply.pdfDownload

Lower court materials.

Sam Deloria Talk (3/18/26): “How Tribes Entered the Modern Intergovernmental System”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

“How Tribes Entered the Modern Intergovernmental System”A talk & Q/A with renowned American Indian law and policy scholar

Philip “Sam” Deloria
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:00 PM Eastern
REGISTER HERE: https://linktr.ee/tribalrelations
(free, open to the public)

California Federal Court Allows Round Valley to Sue Mendocino County + Sheriff over Weed Raids

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Round Valley Indian Tribes v. Kendall (N.D. Cal.):

35 First Amended Complaint.pdfDownload
40 Kendall Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
46 State Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
48 Opposition to 40.pdfDownload
53 Reply ISO 40.pdfDownload
56 Opposition to 46.pdfDownload
60 Reply ISO 46.pdfDownload
64 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Prior post here.

Evenly Split Minnesota SCT Affirms State Authorization of Racinos

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are available materials for In the Matter of the Minnesota Racing Commission’s Approval of Running Aces Casino Hotel & Racetrack’s Request to Amend its Plan of Operation:

Opinion – Published.pdfDownload
Reply – Shakopee.pdfDownload
Reply – Running Aces.pdfDownload

Michigan Sues Oil Companies for Antitrust Violations

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in People of the State of Michigan v. BP P.L.C. (W.D. Mich.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload

Fletcher on the Michigan Anishinaabeg

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

“The Michigan Anishinaabeg” has been published in Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation (Detroit Institute of Art 2025).

Gun Lake council c. 1997

Casinos Sue Maine over Tribal Gaming Law

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Oxford Casino Hotel v. Champion (D. Me.):

1 Complaint

Missouri Federal Court Rejects Tribal Corp. Immunity Defense to Employment Discrimination Claim

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Scott v. Ahtna Engineering Services LLC (W.D. Mo.):

18 Amended Complaint.pdfDownload
161 Jury Verdict.pdfDownload
195 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
205 Suggestions in Opposition.pdfDownload
206 Reply.pdfDownload
207 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Alaska SCT Affirms Arbitration Award Arising from Attorney Fee Dispute Involving Allotment Trust Breach

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Oenga v. Givens:

Opinion.pdfDownload

Montana Federal Court Declines to Accept Removal of Civil Suit from CSKT Tribal Court

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are materials from McClure v. Futrell (D. Mont.):

1.pdfDownload
1-1 Tribal Court Complaint.pdfDownload
1-2 Answer.pdfDownload
10 Magistrate Order.pdfDownload