Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Oklahoma Criminal Appeals Court Holds Indian Status for Criminal Jurisdiction Purposes Requires Connection to Federally Recognized Indian Tribe

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Bertrand v. State of Oklahoma (Okla. Ct. Crim. App.):

Notice of Appeal.pdfDownload
Appellant Brief.pdfDownload
Appellee Brief.pdfDownload
Reply.pdfDownload
Opinion.pdfDownload

Dakota Indians Sue US over Lake Pepin Reservation [Wolfchild]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Sioux half-breed lineal descendants v. United States (Fed. Cl.):

Complaint.pdfDownload
Get ready for a Rule 19 motion.

Federal Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Winnemucca Indian Colony v. United States

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials:

FedCir Opinion.pdfDownload
Opening Brief.pdfDownload
Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Reply.pdfDownload

Lower court materials here.

California Superior Court Order Dismissing Tribal Suit against Cardrooms

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order in Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Parkwest Bicycle Casino:

Superior Court Order.pdfDownload
Abs and Schnoz.

California Federal Court Assesses $136K Contempt Fine on Tribal Leader

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the new materials in State of California v. Del Rosa (E.D. Cal.):

164 Notice of Violation.pdfDownload
169 Opposition to 164.pdfDownload
170-1 Motion to Clarify Preliminary Injunction.pdfDownload
178 Reply ISO 164.pdfDownload
179 Notice of Violation.pdfDownload
186 Reply ISO 179.pdfDownload
197 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Prior post here.

Oklahoma Sovereignty Symposium 2026 Call for Papers + Writing and Poster Competitions

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

The Sovereignty Symposium XXXVIII – 2026 will be held at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on June 15-16, 2026. 

Crow Nation Sues BIA over Being Placed on “Do Not Pay” List

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Crow Tribe v. United States (D. Mont.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload

Wisconsin SCT Briefs in Legend Lake Property Owners Assn v. Kashena & Menominee Tribe

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Legend Lake Opening SCT Brief.pdfDownload
Kashena-Tribe Answer SCT Brief.pdfDownload
Legend Lake SCT Reply.pdfDownload
Legend Lake Opening COA Brief.pdfDownload
Kashena-Tribe Answer COA Brief.pdfDownload
Legend Lake COA Reply.pdfDownload
Legend Lake Supplemental COA Brief.pdfDownload
Kashena-Tribe Supplemental COA Brief.pdfDownload

Prior post here (with related complaint).

Turtle Talk Live 2025 @ NAICJA — Comic Book

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

TT Live 2025 Comic BookDownload

We Got the Guillotine, You Better Run

Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Seattle Daily World, 1975
Akwesasne Notes, 1971
Arizona Daily Sun, 2015
Lancaster, PA Intelligencer Journal, 2004
AP, 1997
Tucson Citizen, 1992
Chicago Tribune, 1992
Billings Gazette, 1993
Flint Journal, 1970
Reno Gazette-Journal, 1992
Anaheim Bulletin, 1972
San Francisco Chronicle, 1969