SCOTUS Denies Cert in Seminole Tax, American Samoan Birthright Citizenship Cases

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order list today. The Court denied cert in Seminole Tribe v. Biegalski. The petition and lower court briefs are here.

The Court also denied cert in Tuaua v. United States, the American Samoan birthright citizenship case.

Briefs in Findleton v. Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Immunity Waiver Dispute)

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Findleton Supplemental Brief

Tribe Supplemental Brief

Reply

Ninth Circuit Rejects Habeas Petition of Native Man Sentenced to Death

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Runningeagle v. Ryan.

Casino Developer Sues Big Sandy Rancheria

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here is the complaint in Brownstone LLC v. Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians (C.D. Cal.):

Complaint

RFP to Legally Represent the Arizona Indian Gaming Association

Sarah M Donnelly

Download request for proposals here.

Proposals due June 15, 2016.

DOI Seeks Attorney Advisor for Branch of Environment and Lands in D.C.

Sarah M Donnelly

Link to USAJobs announcement here.

They provide legal advice on a range of Indian law matters, but particularly focus on Federal environmental law as it applies to Indian lands.

Child Welfare League of America Statement of Support of ICWA Rule

Kate Fort

Here.

The regulations put forward a standard of practice for Indian children and families that is consistent with other federal law and nationally-recognized practice standards (including CWLA’s) for all children. As part of a coalition of 18 nationally-recognized child advocacy organizations, we recognize ICWA as the “gold standard” in child welfare practice.

With these regulations, CWLA will redouble its work to ensure that service providers fully implement ICWA and the CWLA standards of excellence in child welfare.

Previous posts here and here.