Here are additional filings in State of California v. Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians (E.D. Cal.):
22 – Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians’ Third Party Complaint
23-1 – Second Declaration of Vice Chairman David Swearinger
26 – Opposition to Supplemental Brief Regarding Expansion of Existing Injunctive Relief
Here are the updated materials in State of Idaho v. Coeur d’Alene Tribe (D. Idaho):
Prior briefs here.
Here is the opinion in Abdow v. Attorney General (Mass. Sup. Jud. Ct.).
We posted links to briefs here.
An excerpt:
The issue presented on appeal is whether an initiative petition meant to prohibit casino and slots gambling and abolish parimutuel wagering on simulcast greyhound races meets the requirements set forth in art. 48 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution and, therefore, may be considered by voters at the November Statewide election. The Attorney General concluded that it did not and, accordingly, declined to certify it for inclusion on the ballot. The plaintiffs, ten Massachusetts voters who submitted the proposed initiative for certification, filed a complaint challenging the Attorney General’s decision and sought an order requiring the Attorney General to certify the petition. We conclude that the Attorney General erred in declining to certify, and grant the requested relief so that the initiative may be decided by the voters at the November election.
Here are the updated materials in State of California v. Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians (E.D. Cal.):
An excerpt:
Based upon the forgoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, and good cause appearing, it is hereby ordered that the State’s motion for a temporary restraining order is GRANTED without requiring the State to post security, and that the Tribe, and all of its officers, agents, servants, employees and attorneys and all persons acting under the Tribe’s direction and control, including both factions or groups currently claiming to constitute the tribal government, are hereby ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from:
1. Attempting to disturb, modify or otherwise change the circumstances currently in effect with respect to operation of the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, California.
2. Deploying any armed personnel of any nature within 100 yards from the Casino, the property on which the Casino is located, and tribal properties surrounding the Casino including the nearby hotels, gas station, and RV park (collectively, Tribal Properties).
3. Possessing, carrying, displaying, or otherwise having firearms on the Tribal Properties. This order will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on July 2, 2014 unless modified by the court before then, or extended by the court to continue in effect thereafter. FED. R. CIV. P. 65(b)(2).
At the preliminary injunction hearing on June 30, 2014, the court will entertain further argument regarding whether the court should enter a broader injunction preventing any class III gaming activity on Paskenta lands. 25 U.S.C. § 2710(d)(7)(A)(ii). Any supplemental briefing advancing this position must be filed by June 23, and any opposition briefing by June 27; no brief shall exceed 20 pages.
Complaint and motion here.
From the Ann Arbor News, “Dale Kildee: Land for Soo tribe casinos in Lansing and SE Michigan not his legislation’s intent.”
Here are the materials so far in State of California v. Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians (E.D. Cal.):
Here:
2014 0611 Order Granting Petition for Rehearing En Banc
En banc petition here. Supporting amicus briefs here.
Lower court materials here.
Here are updated materials in Stand Up for California! v. Dept. of Interior (D.D.C.):
85 Motion to Supplement Admin Record
86 North Fork Rancheria Answer
Amended complaint here.
Here:
SSM Mandatory Trust Filing Lansing final 20140610
An excerpt:
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan (the “Sault Tribe” or “Tribe”) tenders this submission for a mandatory fee-to-trust acquisition of two parcels of land located in Lansing, Michigan:
(1) The “Corner Parcel,” a 0.43 acre parcel acquired by the Tribe on November 1, 2012, and
(2) The “Showcase Parcel,” a nearby 2.26 acre parcel that the Tribe has committed to acquire under an existing contract of purchase with the City of Lansing, Michigan.
The Tribe has acquired the Corner Parcel and will acquire the Showcase Parcel using interest or other income generated by the Tribe’s Self-Sufficiency Fund, established pursuant to section 108 of the Michigan Indian Land Claims Settlement Act (“MILCSA”), Pub. L. No. 105-143, 111 Stat. 2652 (1997). Under Section 108(f) of MILCSA, “[a]ny lands acquired using amounts from interest or other income of the Self-Sufficiency Fund shall be held in trust by the Secretary for the benefit of the [Sault] Tribe.” 111 Stat. at 2661-2662. The Secretary is thus required to accept the Parcels in trust.
Ex 1 Warranty Deed to Corner Parcel
Ex 2 Title Policy for Corner Parcel
Ex 3 Comprehensive Development Agrmt
Ex 4 Showcase Title Commitment & Proposed Warranty Deed
Ex 5 Legal Description & ALTA Survery for Corner Parcel
Ex 6 Legal Description & ALTA Survery for Showcase Parcel
Ex 8 ST Bd Resolution 2012-11Auth Lansing CDA
Ex 9 ST Bd Resolution 2012-223 Auth Closing on Corner Parcel
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