Getches, Wilkinson, Williams, Fletcher, Carpenter, and Singel’s Cases and Materials on Federal Indian Law, 8th Edition (Oct. 6, 2025)

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The 8th Edition of the federal Indian law casebook covers recent updates in Supreme Court jurisprudence, as well as statutory and regulatory material. Major developments include the recovery of tribal jurisdiction through judicial decisions and legislative enactments, affirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act, and law and policy addressing domestic violence in Indian Country and the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. The 8th Edition also considers efforts to secure treaty rights to water during an era of climate change and the fluctuating availability of funding for tribal operations amidst changing presidential administrations. 

The 8th Edition retains classic material on the history of federal Indian law and policy, including the medieval origins of the “Doctrine of Discovery,” and the shifting eras of Indian law leading to the present era of self-determination and human rights. The book covers the federal tribal relationship; tribal property rights, tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction; tribal justice systems, Indian religion and culture; water rights; treaty rights; rights of Alaska natives and native Hawaiians; and international and comparative legal perspectives, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

ASU Reception Honoring Rodina Cave Parnall, Thursday, June 12, 2025

Singel Talk to Greater Lansing United Nations Association on May 20, 2025 @ 6:30

RSVP here. Zoom Info:

Meeting ID: 884 9472 0042
Passcode: 696746

“Our featured speaker, Wenona Singel, Director of the Indigenous Law & Policy Center and Associate Professor of Law at MSU College of Law, will explore the role of Indigenous communities in global sustainability efforts.”

UCLA  Law Native Nations Law & Policy Center Event: “The Native Bench: Justice, Democracy, and the Federal Judiciary”

Minnesota SCT Justice Anne McKeig to Visit MSU ILPC This Thursday

Upcoming Arizona State ILP Events

We’re thrilled to co-host this year’s Native American Pathway to Law Workshop at the University of Wisconsin Law School, which will be held on June 3–7, 2025. This immersive, five-day program offers invaluable guidance for Native American students looking to successfully navigate the law school application process—an essential step toward addressing the profound underrepresentation of Native Americans in the legal field.

 

What you’ll gain at the Pathway to Law Workshop:

  • Insight into law school and career options
  • Guidance on admissions criteria
  • Expert support in crafting your application, resume and personal statement
  • Exploration of law school funding possibilities
  • LSAT test preparation tips
  • Networking opportunities with fellow participants, faculty and legal professionals
  • Perspectives from former and current American Indian law students

 

Who should attend?
College sophomores, juniors, seniors, master’s students and graduates preparing for law school are all encouraged to apply. This workshop is free and designed to help motivated, aspiring law students achieve their goals.

Don’t miss out! Submit your application by March 16 to secure your spot in this empowering program. Join us for a transformative experience that will help pave the way for a more inclusive and representative legal profession.

 

Apply today: law.asu.edu/pathwaytolaw

 

The Pathway to Law program is sponsored by the National Team: J.D. Admissions Office at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, the Indigenous Law & Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law, the American Indian Law Center, Inc. and the Indian Legal Program at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

 

Wiring the Rez: Building Tribal Economies through Digital Sovereignty

February 20-21


Wild Horse Pass and Casino
Chandler, AZ

 

The Indian Legal Program and the Rosette, LLP American Indian Economic Development Program at ASU Law are proud to partner with the ASU American Indian Policy Institute, the National Congress of American Indians’ Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty and the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium to bring you an impactful event.

 

Register today: law.asu.edu/wiringtherez

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

New Mexico State Bar Foundation 2024 Indian Law Institute — Nov. 7

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Speakers:

  • The Intersection of Tribal and State Court Orders of Protection and Family Law Basics
    • Deliah Tenorio, NM Indian Affairs Department
    • Veronica Hill, Second Judicial District Court
  • Medical Malpractice in Indian Country and New Mexico 
    • Melanie Ben, Curtis & Co
  • Seeking Equality in Water Rights for Native American Sovereigns 
    • MacArthur Stant, Navajo Nation Department of Justice
    • Dwight Witherspoon, Navajo Nation Department of Justice
  • Federal Prosecution of Indians in Federal Court 
    • Professor Samuel Winder, University of New Mexico School of Law
  • Is Your Tribe Leaving Money on the Table? ISDEEA’s Section 105(l): An Underutilized Funding Stream in New Mexico
    • Donna Connolly, Rothstein Donatelli
    • Steven Heely, Rothstein Donatelli
    • Allison Athens, Rothstein Donatelli
  • Indian Law at the New Mexico Legislature 
    • Lydia Ninham
  • The Ethical Standard When Working in Indian Country
    • David Adams, Parnall & Adams

ICWA Webinar Series: The Indian Child Welfare Act and the Role of Tribal and State Attorneys, October 8, 2024, 2:00 – 3:45 pm EDT

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training Announcement

Title: ICWA Webinar Series: The Indian Child Welfare Act and the Role of Tribal and State Attorneys

Date: October 8, 2024, 2:00 – 3:45 pm EDT

 

Register Here: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r07e72e3d5222b35a4d9c7b80a47fc4f7

Registration deadline: October 4, 2024

Non-DOJ applicants will receive notification of their application status by: October 7, 2024

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Tribal and State attorneys play important roles in advancing the protections of ICWA.  This webinar is the fourth in a multipart series concerning the application of ICWA in State courts and the role of Tribal courts in cases involving ICWA. Kate Fort, a nationally recognized expert on ICWA will discuss the implications of ICWA in representing Tribes and States in child welfare cases. Topics will include transfer, state agreements, and many other important topics. CLE has been requested.

There is no tuition charge for this training.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Cumper at heather.cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

Yakama Nation Asks Tribal Leaders Nationwide for Assistance During Wildfire

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