Here are the materials in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):
Michigan Federal Allows GTB Suit against Polluter to Proceed
Michalyn Steele on NAGPRA and Protecting Sacred Sites
Michalyn Steele has posted “The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act as a Model of Cultural Sovereignty for Protecting Indigenous Sacred Sites” on SSRN.
Here is the abstract:
This Essay argues that NAGPRA provides a model for reassessing how to measure sacred site protection against competing values. Part I briefly maps the scope and history of Indigenous dispossession of sacred sites that has resulted in the unique challenges Indigenous people face in gaining access to and protection of these sites. Part II illustrates the values that most frequently compete with (and defeat) sacred site access and protection claims. Finally, Part III argues that NAGPRA offers a case study for reordering these values to recognize and prioritize the human rights and religious interests of Indigenous peoples in their sacred sites.
Go Vote. Your Ancestors Fought for the Right.
Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission Amicus Briefs in Support of Petition
MSU Alum Lydia Locklear Opens New Law Firm, Current Tribal Law and Policy, PLLC
Press release here:
Minnesota Federal Court Orders Stay Pending Tribal Court Exhaustion in Wrongful Death Claim against Red Lake Nation Detention
Here are the materials in Johns v. Pemberton (D. Minn.):
Yakama Citizen Sues Government over Tariffs Citing 1855 Treaty
Here is the complaint in Lumley v. United States Customs and Border Protection (D. Or.):
Student Clerkships
2026 Summer Law Clerk
Native Law Group/Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP Louisville, CO
As a Summer Law Clerk, you will:
• Work closely with attorneys on both litigation and transactional matters
• Gain exposure to a wide range of Tribal and Federal Indian law issues
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other documents
• Attend hearings, client meetings, and strategy sessions when available
• Receive mentorship and feedback from attorneys committed to supporting your professional growth
REQUIRED:
• Completion of 2nd year of Law School by Summer 2026
• Completion of Native American Law coursework prior to the start of the clerkship
• Strong legal research skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
DESIRED:
• Demonstrated interest in practicing Tribal Law and Federal Indian Law
• Familiarity with Tribal Communities and Cultures
Pay: $36.00 – $49.00 per hour https://patterson-real-bird-rasmussen-llp.careerplug.com/jobs/3090308/apps/new
2026 Summer Law Clerk
Maier Pfeffer Kim Geary & Cohen LLP, Oakland, CA
MPKGC is seeking applications from second-year law students for a 2026 Summer Law Clerk for its office in Oakland, California. Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school. Experience or coursework in tribal and Federal Indian Law is strongly preferred. Applicants must also possess excellent analytical, research and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced and fun environment. MPKGC offers a competitive hourly wage for a 10-week summer position (exact length negotiable). 2L in ABA accredited law school October 31, 2025 https://www.jmandmplaw.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/346/2025/09/2026-MPKGC-Law-Clerk-Posting.pdf
D.C. Federal Court Vacates Trump Administration Recission of Gaming Lands Opinion re: Scotts Valley
Here are the new materials in Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians v. Burgam (D.D.C.):
98 GTL Properties Amicus Brief
107 United Auburn Community Amicus Brief
108 Dehe Wintun Tribes Amicus Brief
109 Cal Indian Gaming Commission Amicus Brief
110 Lytton Rancheria Amicus Brief
Prior post here.
Posthumous Bar Admission of Ely S. Parker
Turtle Talk 
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