Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Fake Indian Alert: Federal Complaint by “Chief” of Nonrecognized Tribe

July 16, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments

Here is the complaint in Riggin v. Woodward (D. Colo.):

The complaint includes the following text:

This case has been properly removed to the Karluk Tribal court, as Mr. Riggin is a tribal member and the Chief, of the KiKiallus Indian Nation. Per the Point Elliot Treaty of 1855, he is granted among other things, the right to hunt for game, and sovereign immunity. These treaty rights have been violated and ignored by the Jefferson County Courts, thus giving the United States District Court original jurisdiction over this action.

We’ve posted on the nonrecognized Washington state tribe, “KiKiallus Indian Nation,” and the use/abuse by its alleged members of an entity known as the “Karluk Tribal court” here, here, here, here, and here.

Puyallup Tribal Court Openings

July 15, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Associate Judge, closes 9.15 (Tribal Court)

Law Clerk, closes 9.15 (Tribal Court)

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Legal Jos Postings

July 15, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

RFP Chief Judge

RFP Tribal Civil Prosecutorial Services

RFP Tribal Criminal Prosecutorial Services

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Posting for Family Safety Attorney

July 15, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is accepting applications for a Family Safety Attorney. Applicant must have a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member in good standing of N.C. State Bar, 5 years of experience practicing law preferably litigation experience, and have an interest in protecting and improving the welfare of children. Excellent benefit package. Salary: $93,500, DOE. Contact EBCI Employment Office – Erin Taylor, P.O. Box 553, Cherokee, NC 28719. 828-554-6382.