The first two amicus briefs in support of tribes have been filed–
one on behalf of current and former state and local officials, here
and one on behalf of property law, federal Indian law and natural resources law professors, here.
Author: Ann Tweedy
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U.S. v. Oregon Dismissed.
The U.S. District Court has terminated its continuing jurisdiction sua sponte. Here.
Our Children’s Trust Climate Suit in Oregon Allowed to Proceed
The Ninth Circuit has denied mandamus relief to the U.S. Here.
Paul Spruhan on Native Identity and the Trump-Warren Conflict
Here’s his thought provoking piece on the Harvard Law Review Blog.
The State of Washington’s Opening Brief in the Culverts Case
Op Ed by Washington State Rep. J.T. Wilcox on Culverts Case
Here.
Senior Attorney Position at Muckleshoot
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, located in the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area, is looking for a senior attorney. At least eight years of federal Indian law experience is required. More information available here. For more information, contact Rob Otsea at rob@muckleshoot.nsn.us.
Today’s Supreme Court order list
Here. Highlights are that there has been no decision on cert. in the Culverts case and that the Wampanoag’s First Circuit gaming win will remain in place.
Colville Member Prevails in B.C.’s High Court on Right to Hunt in Canada
Here’s a news article. Mr. Desautel prevailed as a descendant of the Sinixt Tribe. Decision is here.
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