Federal Court Rejects McGirt Defenses in Prosecution of Indian Man for Gun Possession

Here are the materials in United States v. Billey (N.D. Okla.):

1 Complaint

58 Motion to Vacate Sentence

63 Federal Motion to Dismiss

64 Response

66 DCT Order

Ninth Circuit Decides Snoqualmie v. State of Washington

Here is the opinion.

Briefs here.

Explaining the Light Posting on TT Lately

We’ve been busy. . . .

Bryce Canyon
Zion
Hey, Daughters, pretty sure it’s not discovering if someone has to show you how to get there.

New Mexico, Navajo Nation + Polluters Reach Settlement in Gold King Mine Release Suit

Here is the consent decree:

King County Pays $1.5M over Shooting of Muckleshoot Tribal Member

Here.

We posted on this case here.

Ninth Circuit Reluctantly Rejects FTCA Claim against IHS Doctor

Here is the opinion in Sisto v. United States.

Briefs:

Materials (so far) in Sauk-Suiattle’s Dam Suit against Seattle

Here are the early pleadings in Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe v. City of Seattle (W.D. Wash.):

1 Notice of Removal + Exhibits

5 Amended Complaint

7 Motion to Remand

Tenth Circuit Orders Tribal Court Exhaustion in Ute Dispute with Former Contractor

Here is the opinion in Becker v. Ute Indian Tribe.

Briefs:

Ute Opening Brief

Becker Brief

Lawrence Brief

Ute Reply

Lower court order here:

136 DCT Order in 16-579

Briefs in a related appeal, No. 18-4013, are here:

Ute Opening Brief 18-4013

Lawrence Brief 18-4013

Becker Brief 18-4013

Other posts on these matters here.