California Federal Court Orders Alturas Indian Rancheria Tribal Leader to Pay $68K Contempt Citation

Here is the order in State of California v. Del Rosa (E.D. Cal.):

Prior post here.

Arizona Federal Court Decides Welsh v. Loudbear

Here are the materials in Welsh v. Loudbear (D. Ariz.):

1 Complaint

16 Motion to Dismiss

17 Opposition

19 Reply

20 DCT Order

Idaho Federal Court Dismisses FTCA Claim Brought against CdA Tribal Police

Here are relevant materials in Baker v. Axton (D. Idaho):

1 Notice of Removal

1-8 Amended Complaint

5-1 Motion to Dismiss

14 Opposition to Motion for Remand

15 Opposition to Motion to Dismiss

16 Reply ISO Motion for Remand

19 DCT Order

Third Circuit Rejects Immunity Defense of Fork Belknap Sovereign Lending Company

Here is the opinion in Ransom v. GreatPlains Finance LLC.

Briefs:

GreatPlains Brief

Amicus Brief

Ransom Brief

Reply

Lower court materials here.

NARF’s Work in Alaska Over 40 Years

The Native American Rights Fund has provided legal assistance to Tribes in Alaska since NARF’s founding in the early 1970s. In 1984, NARF opened an Alaska office so it could better serve Alaska Native Tribes and individuals. In the 40 years since NARF Alaska opened its doors, the office has litigated some of the most influential cases in the development of federal Indian law in Alaska. Below is an overview of the foundational work that NARF has done with and on behalf of Alaska Native Tribal governments and people.

Louisiana Appellate Court Rejects Claims of Serial Claimant against Chitimacha Tribe

Here is the unpublished opinion in Spivey v. Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana:

Related post here.

New York Federal (Again) Declines to Dismiss Cayuga Nation’s Suit against New York Gaming Agency

Here are the new materials in Cayuga Nation v. New York State Gaming Commission (N.D. N.Y.):

Prior post here.

Florida Federal Court Dismisses False Claims Suit against Miccosukee Gaming Operation

Here are the materials in Manzini v. Cypress (S.D. Fla.):

Fourth Circuit Decides Williams v. Martorello

Here are the briefs:

Opinion here.

Lower court materials here.

Briefs on Whether Federal Trade Commission Act Abrogates Tribal Immunity

Here are the briefs in Berube v. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (W.D. Mich.):

1-1 Complaint

6 Motion to Dismiss

16 Opposition

22 Reply