US Cert Opposition Brief in Zepeda

Here:

US Cert Opp Brief

An excerpt:

Petitioner contends (Pet. 11-22) that the Ninth Circuit’s definition of an “Indian” for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 1153 violates equal protection. Petitioner further asserts (Pet. 22-23) that the Ninth Circuit’s decision conflicts with a decision from the Utah Supreme Court. Those claims lack merit. The court of appeals’ decision – which follows this Court’s precedent – is fully consistent with the Constitution, and no conflict exists on the question presented. Moreover, this case would be a poor vehicle to consider the meaning of “Indian” in Section 1153 because petitioner qualifies under any conceivable definition, including the one he proposes. Further review is not warranted.

Cert petition is here.

SCOTUSBlog Profile of Nebraska v. Parker Decision

Here.

SCOTUS Rejects Federal Interpretation of ANILCA in Sturgeon v. Frost

The unanimous opinion is here

Omaha Tribe Prevails in Nebraska v. Parker

Here is the unanimous opinion

Background materials here

Ninth Circuit Materials in Paskenta Band v. Crosby

Here are the briefs:

Appellant Brief

Appellee Brief

Reply

Oral argument audio and video here.

Lower court materials here.

News Profile of Rosebud Sioux Efforts to Recover Children that Perished at Carlisle

Here is “‘Those kids never got to go home’: Nearly 200 children died and are buried at the former Carlisle Indian School. Now the Rosebud Sioux want to reclaim their ancestors.

Little River Ottawa Seeking In-House Counsel

Here:

Staff Attorney 3-11-2016

D.C. Circuit Oral Argument Audio in Grand Ronde v. Jewell (Cowlitz)

Here.

Briefs here.

SCOTUS Denies Cert in Ute Reservation Jurisdiction Cases

Here is today’s order. The Court denied cert in Wasatch County v. Ute Indian Tribe (petition here) and Uintah County v. Ute Indian Tribe.