Cert Stage Briefs in United States v. Cooley

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Cert Petition

Respondent Brief in Opposition to Petition for a Writ of Certiorari

Cooley Cert Reply

Tenth Circuit Confirms Criminal Convictions in Courts of Indian Offenses are Not Federal Convictions for Double Jeopardy Purposes

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in United States v. Denezpi:

CA10 Opinion

Denezpi Opening Brief

US Answer Brief

Reply Brief

DCT Order Denying Motion to Dismiss

D.C. Circuit Briefs in Sault Tribe Mandatory Trust Land Acquisition Dispute

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the briefs (so far) in Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians v. Bernhardt:

US Opening Brief

Nottawaseppi Huron Band Potawatomi + Saginaw Chippewa Brief

Detroit Casinos Brief

Sault Tribe Brief

Law Prof Amicus Brief

Detroit Casinos Reply

Joint Tribal Reply

US Reply

Lower court materials here.

Texas Observer: “The Forgotten Children of Texas”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

An exposé on the Texas foster care system:

Each year, thousands of foster children in Texas are shuffled into little-known “treatment centers” where they are frequently neglected and abused. State officials have largely ignored allegations of wrongdoing and calls for reform.

Here.

HCN: “In the face of #MMIWG, Indigenous women fight back”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Leelanau Ticker: David Arroyo, Grand Traverse Band’s New Chairman Shares His Vision

Monica Williamson

On August 14, the Suttons Bay resident was sworn in as the new chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB), following an election process that was delayed months due to COVID-19. Arroyo, who has served as a member of the seven-seat GTB Tribal Council since 2004, is taking on leadership of the tribe just as it enters its fifth decade as a federally recognized sovereign nation. The Leelanau Ticker caught up with Arroyo to learn about his first two months in office, his goals for the future, and more.

Full article here.

Record Eagle: Watershed moment for FishPass

Monica Williamson

TRAVERSE CITY — Construction for FishPass hasn’t started just yet, but Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and other project partners celebrated the project’s start.

Saturday’s event kicked off with Peshawbestown Community Drum performing, and a water ceremony by JoAnne Cook, Tina Frankenberger and Melissa Wiatrolik. The three women, each donning colorful skirts, prayed as they held copper vessels filled with water, then sang a song expressing thanks to the water.

Article here.

Accessing Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence CLE

Monica Williamson

Accessing Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence
POWER Act 2020 CLE
This session is pending approval for 1 CLE credit


THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Thursday, October 29, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://mulaw.wufoo.com/forms/power-act-2020-cle-registration/

Registered attendees will receive a link to join the CLE on Zoom.

Flyer here.

Federal Govt. Brings Cert Petition on CARES Act Funding Eligibility

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the petition in Mnuchin v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation:

Mnuchin v Chehalis Cert Petition

Question presented:

Whether Alaska Native regional and village corporations established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act are “Indian Tribe[s]” for purposes of the CARES Act, 42 U.S.C. 801(g)(1).

The Alaska Native Corps petition is here.

Lower court materials here.