Updated Briefs in Chehalis v. Mnuchin [updated again]

Here are updated materials in Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation v. Mnuchin (D.D.C.)::

21 US Brief

23 Ahtna Amicus Brief

25 Gila River Amicus Brief

30 Chehalis Reply

Case tag here.

UPDATES–

Here is the complaint in Ute Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation v. Mnuchin (D.D.C.):

1 Complaint

5 Motion for TRO

Here are the materials in Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe v. Mnuchin (D.D.C.):

3 Complaint

4 Motion for TRO

 

Federal Reserve Bank (Minneapolis): “COVID-19 and Indian Country: Early snapshot reveals disproportionate economic exposure and uncertainty”

Here.

New Book: “The Cherokee Supreme Court 1823–1835”

From Carolina Academic Press, here (h/t Legal History Blog):

The Cherokee Supreme Court

1823–1835

by J. Matthew Martin

Forthcoming April 2020 • paper

ISBN 978-1-5310-1841-2
e-ISBN 978-1-5310-1842-9

Tags: Indian and Indigenous Peoples LawLegal HistoryRegional Interest


The first legal history of the first tribal court upends long-held misconceptions about the origins of Westernized tribal jurisprudence. This book demonstrates how the Cherokee people—prior to their removal on the Trail of Tears—used their judicial system as an external exemplar of American legal values, while simultaneously deploying it as a bulwark for tribal culture and tradition in the face of massive societal pressure and change. Extensive case studies document the Cherokee Nation’s exercise of both criminal and civil jurisdiction over American citizens, the roles of women and language in the Supreme Court, and how the courts were used to regulate the slave trade among the Cherokees. Although long-known for its historical value, the legal significance of the Cherokee Supreme Court has not been explored until now

Amicus Briefs in CARES Act/ANC Matter [Chehalis]

Here are updated materials in Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation v. Mnuchin (D.D.C.):

18 Alaska Native Village Corporation Association Amicus Brief Motion

18-1 Amicus Brief

20 NCAI Amicus Brief

Prior posts here.

Spring Pandemic Update in Williams & Cochrane v. Quechan & Rosette Litigation [updated]

Here are new materials in in Williams & Cochrane LLP v. Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation (S.D. Cal.):

235-1 W&C Amended Motion for Judgment on Pleadings

248 Quechan Response to W&C Motion for Judgment on Pleadings

254-1 Rosette Motion for Sanctions

258 W&C Reply in Support of Motion for Judgment on Pleadings

267 W&C Response to Motion for Sanctions

268 Rosette Reply in Support of Motion for Sanctions

285 DCT Order

Update (6/24/20):

292-1 W&C Motion for Reconsideration

311 Quechan Response to 292

313 DCT Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration

Case tag here.

Federal Court Dismisses Habitual D.V. Offender Indictment arising on Swinomish

Here are the materials in United States v. Casey (W.D. Wash.):

18 Motion to Dismiss

23 Response

24 Reply

44 DCT Order

News Coverage of Efforts by Tribes to Self-Isolate in the Face of Pressure of Nonmembers to Enter Indian Lands

Al Jazeera: “As Native peoples self-isolate, outsiders are still demanding in

CBS: “Longstanding issues put Native American communities at high COVID-19 risk

Parker Pioneer: “A look at Montana v. U.S., the court case in CRIT’s ‘stay-at-home’ order“//”CRIT says Governor’s order doesn’t apply in Town of Parker, Tribal Council’s resolution does

Parker Live: “CRIT Attorney General hits back at Town of Parker over COVID-19 orders

ABC: “Isolated indigenous tribes risk extinction from coronavirus, experts say

More ammo for the paper on the pandemic and Montana 2….

Underscore News Profile of Pandemic Epidemic on Oregon Tribes

Here is “Oregon tribes’ primary engines – casinos – stalled by COVID-19.”

Amended Complaint in CARES Act/ANC Suit [New Tribes Added]

Here is the pleading in Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation v. Mnuchin (D.D.C.):

7 First Amended Complaint

Prior posts here.

California COA Decides Contract Dispute Involving Chukchansi

Here are the materials in Osceola Blackwood Ivory Gaming Group v. Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians:

Opinion

Opening Brief

Respondent Brief