Research

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

Chukchansi Sues in Federal Court to Enforce Tribal Labor Relations Ordinance

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians v. United Here Local #19 (E.D. Cal.):

2 Complaint.pdfDownload

Connecticut Federal Court Enjoins Trust Land Acquisition [Mashantucket Pequot]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials (so far) in State of Connecticut v. Dept. of the Interior (D. Conn.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload
35-1 Connecticut Motion.pdfDownload
38 Mashantucket Pequot Response.pdfDownload
39 Interior Response.pdfDownload
41 Reply.pdfDownload
48 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Muscogee (Creek) Nation SCT Suspends Attorney for One Year Due to Conflicts of Interest

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in In the Matter of Lile.

Stitt v. City of Tulsa Cert Petition

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Cert Petition.pdfDownload

Question presented:

Whether a state may exercise criminal jurisdiction over an Indian for conduct in Indian country absent a valid congressional grant of authority.

Lower court materials here.

Bay Mills 7th Annual Noojimo’iwewin VAWA & ICWA Training: Registration Open

Monica Williamson

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Noojimo’iwewin: The VAWA and ICWA Training hosted by Bay Mills Indian Community, August 6-8, 2025.

Hosted in person with a virtual option, this year’s training theme is Policy to Practice. Book your stay at the Bay Mills Resort and Casino in Brimley, MI by July 23. Learn more and see the agenda here. CLE and social work CU credits are pending submission and approval. The training is tuition free.

Press Release Here.

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