Here is the motion in In Re 365,380 Ea 640 Boxes of Cigarettes worth 568,000.00 (Big Sandy Tobacco Redistribution) (C.D. Cal.):
1 Motion for Return of Seized Property
Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Dispute over Kiowa Elder’s Trust Accounts Filed in Federal Court
Here is the complaint filed in Bushyhead v. Lujan (W.D. Okla.):
An excerpt:
Defendants Phillip Lujan, Terry Bruner, Rose Roberson, and Marian Bushyhead wrongfully restricted plaintiff Ruby B. Bushyhead’s rights to her private bank accounts and Individual Indian Money (“IIM”) accounts. Bushyhead seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to correct Defendants’ wrongdoing. Plaintiff Helen Sheridan seeks declaratory and injunctive relief against defendant Phillip Lujan for issuing an extrajurisdictional Writ of Assistance ordering her to deliver her grandmother, Ruby B. Bushyhead, to defendant Marian Bushyhead.
Newtok Village Leadership Dispute Complaint Filed in Federal Court [Updated with Default Judgment]
Here is the complaint captioned Newtok Village v. Patrick (D. Alaska):
Update (2/25/21):
Interior Solicitor’s Office Seeks Apps for Legal Internships
Here.
The Commerce Clause Argument against the Washington Football Team’s Nickname
Here is “Racial Slurs Shouldn’t Be Trademarked:The Washington football team’s name is an obstacle for interstate commerce,” by Robert Tsai and Christine Haight Farley.
An excerpt:
But one argument the DOJ makes only tepidly deserves far greater emphasis: In regulating commerce, Congress has the power—and perhaps even an obligation—to confront pervasive forms of inequality. As the DOJ explains, trademark law “prevents a mistaken perception of official endorsement of insult and calumny.” Yet the power to deny state approval goes further than that: It implicates the very idea of democratic self-governance. Disparaging marks can foster corrosive cultural stereotypes on the basis of race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Left entirely unregulated, the market would become the engine for perpetuating, and even entrenching, illiberal values.
National NABA resolution Requesting Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Death of Christina Dawn Tahhahwah in City of Lawton, Oklahoma Jail
Stop the Casino 101 Coalition v. Brown Cert Petition
Here:
Questions presented:
1. Does the federal government have the unilateral power to alter California’s historic territorial jurisdiction and transfer that jurisdiction to an Indian tribe?
2. If the answer to the first question is affirmative, should a federal statute restoring tribal recognition and authorizing the United States to accept fee title to unspecified private lands within California’s borders be construed as transferring territorial jurisdiction from the state to the tribe when the statutory language is silent on that subject?
3. Can a state’s territorial jurisdiction shift by implication, or is an express, unequivocal acceptance of jurisdiction required under 40 U.S.C. § 3112?
Lower court materials here.
New Mexico Appleseed Staff Attorney Posting
New Mexico Appleseed
STAFF ATTORNEY
Santa Fe, New Mexico (possibly Albuquerque)
Practice Areas: Hunger, homelessness, community development, poverty law, Native American
Job Description
The Staff Attorney is responsible for high-quality research, analysis, and writing for the organization on a wide variety of poverty-related issues such hunger, homelessness, and foster care. Primary responsibilities include legal research and writing, policy analysis and advocacy, legislative drafting, negotiation, community education, and collaboration with non-profit, community-based, and governmental organizations. This position does not involve litigation or individual client representation. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of superb, detail-oriented legal and policy research and writing. Candidate must be able to identify issues; research relevant statutes, regulations, and guidance at all levels of government; summarize them accurately, succinctly, and coherently; and edit his or her own work.
- Deep, proven commitment to public service.
- Proven ability to work with a wide array of professionals and community members from varying backgrounds
- Willingness to work “law firm” hours on a fairly regular basis.
- Ability to create and use Excel spreadsheets and do basic math.
- Bar admission in any state preferred; willingness to take the New Mexico Bar required.
- One to five years of experience as an attorney required.
- Two to five years of experience doing advanced research and writing preferred.
- Clerkship a major plus
- Journal experience a plus.
- Connection and/or commitment to New Mexico a plus.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of superb, detail-oriented legal and policy research and writing. Candidate must be able to identify issues; research relevant statutes, regulations, and guidance at all levels of government; summarize them accurately, succinctly, and coherently; and edit his or her own work.
- Deep, proven commitment to public service.
- Proven ability to work with a wide array of professionals and community members from varying backgrounds
- Willingness to work “law firm” hours on a fairly regular basis.
- Ability to create and use Excel spreadsheets and do basic math.
- Bar admission in any state preferred; willingness to take the New Mexico Bar required.
- One to five years of experience as an attorney required.
- Two to five years of experience doing advanced research and writing preferred.
- Clerkship a major plus
- Journal experience a plus.
- Connection and/or commitment to New Mexico a plus.
Personal Qualities:
- Intellectually curious, with a passion for research and writing
- Highly detail-oriented
- Very organized and able to prioritize projects
- Extremely hard and dedicated worker
- Flexible and easygoing
- Willing to do both the exciting policy work and the less exciting grunt work involved with a small nonprofit
- Self-starter
- Ability to take and offer constructive criticism
- Sense of humor
- Can communicate with anyone from all walks of life
Salary: Depending Upon Experience. Great office atmosphere and generous vacation. Competitive
Application Instructions:
To apply, send a cover letter, law school transcript, writing sample and resume to Jennifer Ramo at jramo@nmappleseed.org.
NCAI/NCJA Webinar — Preparing to Return Home: Tribal and State Reentry Collaborations
From NCAI/NJAI:
April 23, 2015, 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET
Transitioning from incarceration back to a community is often a complex process not only for the returning individual, but also their families and community-at-large. Reentry can be especially difficult for tribal members who wish to return to their tribal communities. Given much of Indian Country is located in geographically remote areas, successful reentry is inherently complicated for those who are subject to state supervision. In such instances, it is critical that the releasing agency and the tribal community work together to leverage community resources in order to meet the basic and behavioral health needs of the person returning.
This webinar, Preparing to Return Home: Tribal-State Reentry Collaborations, will explore two examples of how communities have collaborated to aid in the successful reentry of local tribal members. First, we will highlight recent efforts by the U. S. Attorney from the District of Colorado, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and, county agencies to develop strategies for reentry planning and service alignment for tribal members preparing to return home.
Next, we will highlight the Tribal-Parole Pilot Project recently enacted through South Dakota’s Public Safety Improvement Act (PSIA). This pilot project establishes a partnership between the South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC), the Department of Tribal Relations, and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe. Through this initiative, the State provides training and funding for a tribal parole agent to supervise parolees on the reservation. A tribal wellness team works with the agent and parolee in accessing services, providing appropriate supervision and support, and responding to violations.
This will be an interactive session with opportunities for participants to discuss and ask questions. Register here.
Presenters:
- Peter Ortego, General Counsel, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
- John Walsh, United States Attorney, District of Colorado
- Ed Ligtenberg, Director of Parole, South Dakota Department of Corrections
- Bradley Lewandowski, North East Supervisor, Parole Field Services, South Dakota DOC
- Joan L. White, Director, Sex Offender Registry, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Moderator:
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Kimberly Cobb, Project Director, American Probation and Parole Association
Conference of Western Attorneys General Marijuana in Indian Country Webinar
From CWAG:
Join CWAG and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, U.S. Attorney John Walsh, Suquamish Tribal General Counsel Rion Ramirez and Nebraska Assistant Attorney General Justin Lavene to discuss the Policy and legal implications of the recent USDOJ memo regarding the enforcement of federal marijuana laws in Indian Country. State, Tribal and Federal officials will address topics such as recommendations the federal government might make to tribes prior to implementing a medical or recreational marijuana program. This panel will also discuss how to address the potential conflicts between tribes and states with differing marijuana policies.
Event Details:
Tuesday April 21, 2015
11:00am Eastern Daylight Time
This webinar is brought to you by West LegalEdcenter for CLE credit.
Pricing:
CWAG Members: $99.00
General Attendance: $195.00
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