Michigan Indian

Sault Tribe v. Michigan — Briefs in Opposition to Cert

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Federal Brief in Opposition

Tribal Brief in Opposition

Petition here.

Michigan COA Holds Mackinac Band Member Possesses Fishing Rights

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in People v. Caswell.

Prior opinion here.

Briefs when we get them

GTB Wins Suit against Polluter

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Here is the order in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):

ECF No. 133- Opinion & Order.pdfDownload

Prior post here.

UMich-Ross 3rd Annual Native American Heritage Month Conference

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Forrest Cox
Andrea Wilkerson

Agenda (after the jump):

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Wenona Singel @ Central Michigan Today — “Psychologically Safe”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Michigan Federal Allows GTB Suit against Polluter to Proceed

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Here are the materials in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):

16 Amended Complaint.pdfDownload
89 Plaintiffs Motion for Summary J.pdfDownload
91 Defendant Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
96 Defendant Motion for Summary J.pdfDownload
108 Response to 89.pdfDownload
110 Response to 91.pdfDownload
117 Response to 96.pdfDownload
118 Reply ISO 89.pdfDownload
119 Reply ISO 91.pdfDownload
121 Reply ISO 96.pdfDownload
132 DCT Order on Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload

Feel Good Frybread @UMMA on Nov. 14, 2025 [with Andrea Carlson, Frank Waln, Ariel Ojibway, Frybread, and Others

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Hannahville Tribal Casino Employee’s Suit

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino.

Briefs here.

Lower court materials here.

Tribal Nations Amicus Brief in Enbridge v. Nessel

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Tribal Nations Amicus Brief.pdfDownload

Earthjustice article detailing the issue and the brief here.

Michigan Indian Legal Services: “Ever thought About Practicing in Tribal Court?” [Oct. 21, 2025]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher