Research

Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Prevails over Wisconsin DNR in Administrative Proceeding re: Allowing Septage on Fee Land in Rez

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the decision — In the Matter of the September 29, 2022, Approval of Howard Bros. Inc.’s Application of Septage on the Plummer 7 Lot, in the Town of Lac du Flambeau, County of Vilas, State of Wisconsin:

Howard Bros. Contested Case Hearing Decision DHA Case No. DNR-23-0001.pdfDownload
I had a tchwunk case once, too.

Washington Federal Court Rejects Cultural Resources Damages Claim under CERCLA

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are new materials in Pakootas v. Teck Caminco (E.D. Wash.):

2678 Motion to Exclude Witnesses.pdfDownload
2797 Response.pdfDownload
2815 Reply.pdfDownload
2831 DCT Order.pdfDownload

West Flagler v. Haaland Cert Petition

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

West Flagler Cert Petition.pdfDownload

Questions presented:

1. Whether IGRA authorizes the approval of a compact that purports to allow for an online sports gambling monopoly throughout the state and off Indian lands.

2. Whether an IGRA compact violates the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act if it provides for internet sports betting that is unlawful where many of the bets are placed.

3. Whether the Secretary’s approval of a tribalstate compact violates equal protection principles where it provides a specific tribe with a monopoly on online sports gaming off tribal lands, while state law makes that conduct a felony for everyone else.

Lower court materials here.

Littlefield v. DOI Cert Petition

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Littlefield Cert Petition.pdfDownload

Questions presented:

Whether the decision of the court of appeals conflicts with Carcieri?

Lower court materials here.

Ninth Circuit Materials in United States v. Washington Subproceeding 17-03 — Stillaguamish U&A

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Oral argument here:

Briefs here:

Stillaguamish Brief.pdfDownload
Hoh Answer Brief.pdfDownload
S’Klallam Tribes Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Swinomish Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Tulalip Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Upper Skagit Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Reply.pdfDownload

Lower court materials here.

Boldt Decision at 50

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Seattle Times did an incredible profile of the case and its legacy back in January.

Tacoma News Tribune Feb. 12, 1974
Vancouver Columbia, Feb. 12, 1974
Salem, Ore. Capital Journal, Feb. 16, 1974
Bellingham Herald, Dec. 3, 1970 — Jeff Dowd is the inspiration for The Dude in The Big Lebowski

Tribal Amicus Brief in Wis. SCT Redistricting Case

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the brief in Clarke v. Wisconsin Election Commission:

MAST – LDF Amicus Brief.pdfDownload

Wisconsin Federal Court Dismisses Property Owners’ Challenge to Interior Trust Land Acquisition for Menominee

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Legend Lake Property Owners Assn. v. Dept. of the Interior (E.D. Wis.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload
15 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
18 Brief in Opposition.pdfDownload
20 Reply.pdfDownload
21 Menominee Motion to File Amicus Brief.pdfDownload
21-1 Menominee Proposed Amicus Brief.pdfDownload
25 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Texas Federal Court Dismisses Suit against Gila River Telecommunications Company

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in CHR Solutions Inc. v. Gila River Telecommunications Inc. (S.D. Tex.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload
18 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
24 Opposition.pdfDownload
25 Reply.pdfDownload
31 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Applications for PLSI 2024 are open

Monica Williamson

View the application, materials and important dates here. Application must be received by Friday, March 15, 2024. Applicants who miss the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.