D.C. Circuit Briefs in Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe v. Azar [IHS Funding]

Here:

US Appellant Brief

Tribe Response Brief

Lower court materials here.

Federal Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Shinnecock Members’ Off-Reservation Fishing Rights Suit [again]

Here are the updated materials in Silva v. Farrish (E.D. N.Y.):

83-6 Suffolk County Motion for Summary Judgment

83-10 Opposition

83-12 Reply

84-8 New York Motion for Summary Judgment

84-13 Opposition

84-14 Reply

89 Magistrate Report

Prior post here.

Fort Peck Tribe Sues Interior over Keystone XL Pipeline

Here is the complaint in Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation v. Dept. of the Interior (D. Mont.):

1 Complaint

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes’ Corporation Brings Contract Breach Action

Here is the complaint in Sxʷnq̓ʔels l Suw̓ečm / Ksukⱡiⱡmumaⱡ ʾA·kጦaⱡmukwaʾits d/b/a Energy Keepers Inc. v. Hyperblock LLC (D. Mont.):

6 Amended Complaint

Federal Court Turns Down Yurok Effort to Enjoin Federal Action Threatening Salmon

Here are the materials in Yurok Tribe v. Bureau of Reclamation (N.D. Cal.):

908 DCT Stay Order

910 Yurok Motion

914 Klamath Water District Amicus Brief

916 Klamath Tribes Opposition

917 Klamath Water Users Opposition

919 US Opposition

922 Yurok Reply

924 DCt Order

Prior post here.

June 4 QuranTICA: Oral Arguments Remotely! What Could Go Wrong?!

QuaranTICAPanelDescriptions2

 

More information at turtletalk.blog/2020ilpctica/.

June 3 QuaranTICA: Quarantine Issues and Their Enforcement

QuaranTICAPanelDescriptions3

 

More information at turtletalk.blog/2020ilpctica/.

National Indian Law Library Bulletin (5/28/2020)

Here:

We have scoured the web. Here are some of the latest materials related to Indian Law. Find all of the latest updates at narf.org/nill/bulletins/

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin 
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2019-2020update.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in one case on 5/14/20:
Rogers County Board of Tax Roll Corrections, et al. v. Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.(Indian Gaming Regulatory Act)
and denied in another case on 5/26/20:
Noem v. Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe 
(Indian Gaming)

Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2020.html

  • United States v. Unzueta (Indian Status)
  • Citizens for Clean Energy and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe v. Department of the Interior (Federal Coal Leases)
  • Grand Canyon Trust v. Provencio (Uranium Mining; Cultural Resources)
  • Holy v. Department of Interior (Tribal Constitutions)
  • Gila River Indian Community v. Cranford (Reserved Water Rights)

State Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2020.html
Pamela J. v. Department of Child Safety, T.C., J.C., Navajo Nation (Indian Child Welfare Act)

U.S. Legislation – 116th Congress Bulletin 
https://narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/116_uslegislation.html

  • S.Res.591 – A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin (contact us if you need help finding a copy of an article) 
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2020.html

  • Ending the interminable gap in Indian Country water quality protection.
  • The Louisiana Purchase: Indian and American sovereignty in the Missouri Watershed.

News Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html 
This week, in brief:

  • ‘We are thrilled’: Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe hails victory for sovereignty
  • Project to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the United States
  • Quinault Indian Nation comments on Chehalis River Dam Project
  • Montana court temporarily blocks Montana law that restricts Native American voting rights
  • Opinion: Wado to Cherokee foster parents
  • The Sioux man ’empowering’ Standing Rock with solar power
  • Navajo Technical University to develop environmental engineering program
  • Tribal leaders share relief funding challenges
  • Montana Democrats seek more Natives in local elections
  • Fewer polling places present challenges for Native voters
  • ‘Powwow Pop Art’ and perseverance

Friday Job Announcements

To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

  1. In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes
    • position title,
    • location (city, state),
    • main duties,
    • closing date,
    • and any other pertinent details such as links to application;
  2. An attached PDF job announcement.

 

Navajo Nation Department of Justice

RFP – Special Investigation. Window Rock, Navajo Nation (AZ). Under the direction of the Navajo Nation Attorney General or her designee, the Attorneys, as independent contractors, will provide legal services to the Navajo Nation Office of the Attorney General in connection with Special Investigation and related litigation matters involving the legal interests of the Navajo Nation. Proposals are due Monday, June 8, 2020 at 5 p.m. MDT. For more information please see the request.

RFP – Public Safety. Provide legal services for the Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety (NNDPS) in connection with the Navajo Nation Criminal Code, Title 17, P.L. 93-638 contracts, Federal Tort Claims Act, and applicable laws and policies. Specifically, the Contractor will assist the NNDPS with transactional services. Proposals due June 8, 2020. For more information please see the description.

RFP – Construction. Provide legal services to the Navajo Nation Office of the Attorney General in connection with Construction matters. The ideal candidate will have worked drafting and reviewing construction, engineering, and architectural contracts, including AIAs and EJCDC contracts. They will be familiar with the Navajo’s Procurement Act & Regulations, Business Opportunity Act, and tax laws. They will also be familiar with New Mexico’s capital outlay process. Proposals due Friday, June 12, 2020 at 5 p.m. MDT. For more information please see the description.

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Tribal Attorney, Pendleton, OR. The CTUIR seeks a Tribal Attorney assigned to represent and advise the CTUIR in its NAHASDA, low-come tax credit and other home ownership, development and advising supported by related funding sources. The location is nestled near the Umatilla River, at the base of the beautiful Blue Mountains, and experiences all four seasons common to the Columbia River Basin and has easy access to the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman Forests. Many employees easily commute from Walla Walla, Kennewick, or live locally in Pendleton. Apply here. For more information, please see the position description. The position is open until filled.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science 

Executive Director, Santa Cruz, CA. The main duties for this role are outlined in the position profile. The main core competencies that we are using to evaluate all candidates are: Alignment with Mission and Values, Collaborative and Visionary Leadership, Change Management, Fundraising Expertise, Board Relations, Communications and Relationship Building, and Business Acumen. We go into greater detail in the attached PDF. There is not a specific closing date for this position. Apply here.

Big Fire Law and Policy Group LLP

Litigation Attorney, Omaha, NE. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including constitutional law, environmental law, real estate, employment, tax issues, corporate/business matters, and complex federal, state and tribal court litigation at both trial and appellate levels. For more information please see the position description. Closing date is 6/30/2020.

See posts from May 23, 2020.

 

United States Settles Voting Rights Claim with Chamberlain School District

Here.

We posted the complaint yesterday.