Here is the statement from the U.N. Special Rapporteurs.
Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Sault Tribe Sues Lansing Casino Development Partner in Federal Court to Stop State Court Action that is Apparent Repeat of Prior Federal Court Action
Here are the materials so far in Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority v. Draganchuk (W.D. Mich.):
1-6 State Court Motion for Contempt
1-7 State Court Hearing Transcript on Motion to Dismiss
1-8 State Court Motion to Compel
1-9 State Court Denying Summary Disposition for Kewadin
1-10 State Court Order Denying Motion to Dismiss by Kewadin
1-11 State Court Order re Discovery Motion
1-12 State Court Order to Show Cause
1-13 State Court Motion to Dismiss
1-14 State Court Response to Discovery Motion
Prior federal court suit here.
Last Friday’s D.C. Circuit opinion explains one of the many reasons the Lansing casino project died.
The Onion: “Kavanaugh, Gorsuch Recite Questions In Perfect Unison After Accidentally Memorizing Same Lines From Federalist Society Script”
Here.
Balls and Strikes: “How Elite Lawyers Took Over the Supreme Court’s Docket”
Here.
New Solicitor’s Opinion Reaffirming MHA Nation’s Ownership of Missouri River Minerals
Here:
m-37073-status-of-min-ownership-underlying-mo-river-w.in-boundaries-of-ft-berthold-res-nd-2.4.22
Split D.C. Circuit Rules against Sault Tribe in Mandatory Trust Acquisition Appeal [“shall” does not mean “shall”]
Here is the opinion in Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians v. Haaland.
Briefs here.
For commentary on legal analysis by reading the dictionary, see Joseph Kimball’s work on the Michigan Supreme Court’s use of dictionaries.
Jim Keedy Walks On
Traverse City Record-Eagle notice here. From the statement issued by Michigan Indian Legal Services:
| Jim Keedy was living proof of how fine a person can be. He was an excellent boss to the people and programs in his charge and a devoted husband to his wife, Cathy. He was also a good friend to many and a great colleague. The character of his life might be summed up in a few words: sincere, earnest, loyal. Jim was a long-time poverty law attorney and was dedicated to the ideal of accessible legal aid, developing extensive outreach programs for Native rural communities in remote areas. He was also passionate about the importance of children being able to remain in their families and was an early champion for parents under the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act. Under Jim’s leadership, MILS provided assistance to 5 tribes obtaining federal recognition – the government-to-government relationship that allows for tribes to be able to successfully provide for their communities. He also believed in responsible government and was a champion for the individuals facing the weight of the system on them in tribal court cases. We will long remember Jim’s tenacity, and ability to meet difficult challenges. Jim was a brilliant and visionary leader who achieved recognition for his work in the underserved Native American communities. Jim was the proud recipient of State Bar of Michigan American Indian Law Section’s Tecuseh Peacekeeping Award in 2004; the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Foster Care Review Board’s Parent Attorney of the Year in 2018; the National Legal Aid and Defender Association’s Pierce-Hickerson Award also in 2018; and the Michigan State Bar Foundation’s Access to Justice Award in 2020. As Executive Director at Michigan Indian Legal Services for over 30 years, Jim led his staff in such a way that he exemplified leadership. He gave inspiration to his team and others he worked with. The Jim we remember was always courteous, kind, and generous. He had a beautiful smile, a sense of humor, and a gentle demeanor. Jim was a genuinely wonderful individual—one we will miss greatly. As an attorney, Jim worked with passion, integrity, and honor. By his death, all the people who knew him will miss a brilliant individual with a rare friendliness and charm of personality. Our sorrow is slightly lessened with the comforting thought that we had the privilege of knowing him. Baa Maa Pii, Jim. |
Jim was a well-known figure in Michigan Indian country. I first became aware of him when he worked on the federal recognition for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. He testified before Congress in 1993 and 1994 in support:
Wisconsin COA Briefs in Constitutional Challenge to PL280 Prosecution
Coyote Band of Pomo Indians Brings Suit in Federal Court to Stop State Court Jurisdiction in Favor of Tribal Court
Here are the materials so far in Coyote Band of Pomo Indians v. Findleton (Calif. Ct. App.):
9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Update (3/8/2022):
41 Bank Opposition to Motion for PI
42-1 Findleton Motion to Dismiss
43 Findleton Opposition to Motion for PI
44 Findleton Opposition to Motion to Deposit Property
California COA Rejects Challenge to Shingle Springs Miwok Leadership
Here are the materials in Caballero v. Cueller (Calif. Ct. App.):
Turtle Talk 
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