Research

Delaware Nation Sues Town of Hinton over Threat of Water Shut-Off

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Delaware Nation v. Town of Hinton (W.D. Ok.a.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload

Amanda Stephan on Navigating Tribal Law Research

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Amanda K. Stephen has published “Navigating Tribal Law Research” in the Washington State Bar Journal.

My favorite excerpt:

Blast from the Past: First Ever NARF Newsletter

Matthew L.M. Fletcher
nlr1-1.pdfDownload
Now we know where Gandalf got his smokes.

Indiana Federal Court Dismisses Negligence Action against Eastern Band Gaming-Related Entities

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Liveious v. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (S.D. Ind.):

30 Second Amended Complaint.pdfDownload
37 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
44 Response.pdfDownload
49 DCT Order.pdfDownload

San Carlos Apache Tribe Renews Opposition to Oak Flat Copper Mine

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are new materials in San Carlos Apache Tribe v. Dept. of Agriculture (D. Ariz.):

99 DCT Stay Order.pdfDownload
104 Second Amended Complaint.pdfDownload
105 Motion for Injunction.pdfDownload

Table Mountain Rancheria Sues Interior over Big Sandy Trust Land Acquisition

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Turtle Mountain Rancheria v. Dept. of the Interior (D.D.C.):

1 Complaint.PDFDownload

Miccosukee Tribe Intervention Materials in Alligator Alcatraz Suit

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Friends of the Everglades v. Noem (S.D. Fla.):

33 Motion to Intervene.pdfDownload
Exhibit 1 – Villages Map.pdfDownload
Exhibit 2 – Tribal Site Map.pdfDownload
Exhibit 3 – Water Flow Map.pdfDownload

Fourth Circuit Decides Williams v. Martorello

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the briefs:

Opening Brief.pdfDownload
Response.PDFDownload
Reply.pdfDownload

Opinion here.

Lower court materials here.

Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians’ Multi-Disciplinary DV Training

Monica Williamson

Protecting Children & Families in Tribal Courts: A Multi-Disciplinary Training

September 9-11, 2025, Santa Rosa, CA, in-person only

Save the date flyer & FAQ document below:

Protecting Children and Families in Tribal Courts Training – Save The DateDownload
Protecting Children and Families in Tribal Courts Training – Information-FAQsDownload