Here is the opinion in South v. Lujan:
New Mexico COA Holds Tribal Police Not Governed by State Human Rights Law
Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Harvard Law School Conference on Indigenous Peoples, Traditional Knowledge, and Intellectual Property in International Law, Feb. 16
No Casino in Plymouth v. NIGC Cert Petition
Here:
Questions presented:
- Did the Ninth Circuit err when it dismissed plaintiffs’ challenge to DOI’s approval of a trust transfer for the Ione Band which was not a recognized tribe in 1934 as required by the IRA?
- Did the Ninth Circuit err when it dismissed plaintiffs’ challenge to NIGC’s authority to approve a gaming ordinance for the Ione Band which has no Indian lands as defined by IGRA?
- Did the Ninth Circuit err when it dismissed plaintiffs’ claim that federal acknowledgement as a tribe under 25 CFR Part 83 is a prerequisite for the Ione Band to receive IRA and IGRA benefits?
Lower court materials here.
West Flagler v. Haaland Cert Petition
Here:
Questions presented:
1. Whether IGRA authorizes the approval of a compact that purports to allow for an online sports gambling monopoly throughout the state and off Indian lands.
2. Whether an IGRA compact violates the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act if it provides for internet sports betting that is unlawful where many of the bets are placed.
3. Whether the Secretary’s approval of a tribalstate compact violates equal protection principles where it provides a specific tribe with a monopoly on online sports gaming off tribal lands, while state law makes that conduct a felony for everyone else.
Lower court materials here.
Littlefield v. DOI Cert Petition
Here:
Questions presented:
Whether the decision of the court of appeals conflicts with Carcieri?
Lower court materials here.
Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series — This Thursday
Beyond the First Year: Integrating Doctrine & Diversity, Volume 2 Release Celebration
Join us for an enriching webinar as we celebrate the release of “Beyond the First Year,” the latest volume in the Integrating Doctrine & Diversity series. Engage in a dynamic discussion with the series editors and gain valuable insights into weaving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into a variety of upper level courses. Listen to a selection of authors discuss their essays and offer practical strategies for enhancing your teaching throughout the upper-level curriculum. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your approach and contribute to the evolving landscape of inclusive legal pedagogy.
This event is co-sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law, City University of New York School of Law, George Washington University Law School, Berkeley Law, and JURIST.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Ninth Circuit Materials in United States v. Washington Subproceeding 17-03 — Stillaguamish U&A
Boldt Decision at 50
Seattle Times did an incredible profile of the case and its legacy back in January.
UCLA Indian Law Conference — Part 3
UCLA Indian Law Conference Pics — Part 2
Turtle Talk 
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