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Here are the materials so far in Gonzales v. 7th Street Casino (D. Kan.):

DCT Order Requiring Supplemental Briefing

Apparently, the Wyandotte Tribe’s business enterprise owns the casino, so it shouldn’t be a major issue. Not sure why the district court is asking for additional briefing.

Navajo Office of Legislative Counsel Opinion on Pres. Shirley’s Effort to Run for a Third Term

May 6, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here it is: CLC0110

And here is news coverage of President Shirley’s announcement he’s running for a third term by relying on Dine Fundamental Law.

U.S. v. White Mountain–Jurisdictional Defense to Federal Prosecution Based on 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty

May 6, 2010May 6, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials (no decision from the Eighth Circuit yet):

White Mountain Opening Brief

USA Appellee Brief

White Mountain Reply Brief

Cottier v. City of Martin En Banc Materials

May 5, 2010Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

As Indianz reported, the Eighth Circuit sitting en banc reversed a decision favoring the Indian plaintiffs in a Section 2 vote dilution case. Of note, the en banc panel reversed the decision of a prior panel establishing the law of the case, and allowed the City to file a late petition for en banc review. Where is the rule of law?

Here are the en banc materials. The merits briefs are here.

City of Martin En Banc Petition

Cottier Response to Motion for More Time to File En Banc Petition

Cottier Opposition to En Banc Petition

City of Martin Reply