Environmental Law Institute Tribal Consultation Policy Hub

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The ELI Digital Consultation Hub serves as a comprehensive platform to build the capacity of Tribal, state, and local policymakers in implementing best practices in government-to-government consultation. The database includes documents from Tribal, state, and federal governments that guide consultation as it pertains to culture, land use, and natural resources.

ALI-CLE: “American Indian Law Developments” w/ Fletcher — Nov. 13, 2024 @ Noon

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Why You Should Attend

From the early 19th century to today, U.S. Supreme Court decisions have significantly shaped the lives and rights of American Indian communities. These rulings impact critical areas like governance, jurisdiction, natural resource management, and religious freedoms. By attending this course, you will gain valuable insights into the legal struggles and triumphs that have defined American Indian history. The program highlights key issues such as tribal sovereignty, land rights, treaty obligations, and cultural preservation, showing how the Supreme Court has influenced the legal landscape of American Indian rights.

What You Will Learn

Attendees will dive into the evolving field of American Indian law with a special focus on U.S. Supreme Court decisions that directly affect tribal sovereignty, land rights, and treaty obligations. With these legal issues becoming increasingly relevant in today’s practice—impacting areas like environmental law and civil rights—understanding the foundational cases and legal challenges faced by Native communities is critical. This course will arm you with the knowledge to address these complex legal questions with confidence and precision.

Questions will be submitted live to the faculty and all registrants will receive downloadable course materials to accompany the program.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for attorneys who are interested in or currently practicing in areas that intersect with Native American law. It is particularly valuable for those working in fields related to civil rights, land use, environmental law, and government relations, as well as those involved in representing tribal governments or advocating for Native communities.

Additionally, public officials, policymakers, and educators seeking to broaden their understanding of tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and the historical context of U.S. Supreme Court decisions impacting Native American law will benefit greatly from the insights provided in this program. Whether you are seeking to enhance your legal practice or simply deepen your knowledge of the complexities of Native American legal issues, this course offers essential learning for anyone committed to justice and equity in this vital area of law.

Arizona Federal Judge Enjoins Lithium Exploration Affecting Ha’Kamwe’

Here the materials in Hualapai Indian Tribe v. Haaland (D. Ariz.):

11 Motion for TRO

15 Federal Response

28 Arizona Lithium Opposition

35 Reply ISO 11

40 Federal Sur Reply

42 Arizona Lithium Sur Reply

70 Federal Post-Hearing Brief

72 Arizona Lithium Post-Hearing Brief

74 Hualapai Post-Hearing Brief

81 DCT Order

Complaint is here.

Blast from the Past: 1952 Indian Affairs Platforms of Each Party

Dems — we’re up for you hiring your own lawyers:

Rs — terminate your asses:

Guess who won?

New York Federal Court Allows ICRA Habeas Petitions to Move Forward in Cayuga Banishments

Here are the available materials in Parker v. Halftown (N.D. N.Y.):

SCOTUS Denies Cert in San Carlos Apache Tribe v. Arizona

Here is today’s order list.

The petition is here.

National Constitution Center Panel with Richotte and Fletcher TODAY: “Native Americans and the Supreme Court”

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In celebration of Native American Heritage month, Keith Richotte Jr., author of the forthcoming book, The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told: Native America, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution and Matthew L.M. Fletcher of the University of Michigan discuss Native American history and law through the stories of landmark Supreme Court cases. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

Register Here to Attend Online

Virginia Federal Dismisses FMLA Suit against Navajo Business

Here are the materials in Butrick v. Diné Development Corp. (E.D. Va.):

Oklahoma Federal Court Dismisses Some Modoc Claims against Alleged Fraudster But Allows Counterclaims to Proceed

Here are many many many materials in Modoc Nation v. Shah or Bohl or Softek or whatever it is (N.D. Okla.):

29 Amended Complaint

41 Counterclaim

44 Third Party Complaint

61 Modoc Motion to Dismiss 41

65 Amended Counterclaim

75 Motion to Dismiss

77 Follis MSJ

77-1 Exhibit

78 Response to 61

82 Second Amended Counterclaim

93 Littleaxe MTD

97 Opposition to 61

100 Opposition to 77

102 Opposition to 75

112 Reply ISO 61

113 Follis Reply ISO 77

114 Reply ISO 75

116 Opposition to 93

129 Reply ISO 93

130 Modoc Response to Reconverted MTD

131 Reply ISO 75

136 DCT Order re 75

137 DCT Order Denying 61

138 DCT Order re 93