Call for 2016 DC Interns for NABA-DC Mentorship and Brownbag Lunch Program

Sarah M Donnelly

Do you know a student that will be in D.C. to intern or clerk at an organization or firm that works in Indian law and policy? If so, please encourage them to sign up for the NABA-DC Brown Bag Series and Mentorship Program!

 

Interns sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/EGUKmk6Zte

 

If you are an attorney and would like to sign up as a mentor, click here: http://goo.gl/forms/1c0r6VP8Ld

 

Brownbag Program: Every year, the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. (NABA-DC) organizes events for summer interns working in the field of Indian law and policy. Events include brownbags lunches at government agencies, law firms, and non-profit organizations, as well as happy hours and a summer picnic. The Brownbags are a wonderful opportunity for interns to network with fellow interns and potential employers.

 

If you have any questions about the Brownbag lunch series please contact nabadcbrownbag@gmail.com.

 

Mentorship Program: NABA-DC also coordinates a Mentorship Program each summer to give legal interns working in Indian law a personal networking experience.  Interns are matched with professionals working in Washington D.C., with efforts made to find mentors who are working in the same fields the interns wish to enter, enriching the interns’ educational experience in D.C. and connecting practitioners with the next generation of Native leaders.

 

If you have any questions about the NABA-DC mentorship program, please contact nabadcmentorship@gmail.com.

Pipeline to Law Initiative: Michigan State, Arizona State, and South Dakota Law Schools

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here (PDF):

Pipeline To Law Workshops

Pueblo of Santa Clara Sues over State Court Jurisdiction in Tribal Casino Tort Claims

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Pueblo of Santa Clara v. Singleton (D. N.M.):

1 Complaint

 

Narragansett Tribe Sues Electric Co. over Historic Preservation

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Narragansett Indian Tribe v. Narragansett Electric Company (D. R.I.):

1 Complaint

2 Motion for TRO

 

Developments in Carter v. Washburn (Goldwater Litigation)

Kate Fort

Here is the latest in the class action lawsuit arguing that ICWA is unconstitutional:

In the past month, the plaintiffs were granted leave to file an amended complaint with new named class representatives. Both the federal and state government again filed motions to dismiss.

Gila River then filed a motion to ask the court to make a decision on their motion to intervene, which the court denied in a particularly aggravating order.

Finally, in one of the strangest and most unprecedented actions in the case, the Ohio AG filed an amicus brief in support of Goldwater and against the Arizona AG’s motion to dismiss. For those who have contacts in their state AG’s offices, we continue to encourage you to be in touch with them and offer to provide information regarding ICWA and this case.

Bigotry, Calls for Violence, Follow Protest of Tribal Treaty Fishing

Sarah M Donnelly1 Comment

Link to article by Charles Tanner Jr. on IREHR’s website here.

Seminoles try to stop publication of gambling-trial document

Teresa Walrod

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, owner of Florida’s largest casinos, is trying to get a federal judge to block the publication of information related to a trial that could upend their businesses and to seal a key deposition until it can be redacted.

Here.

First Issue of Indian Gaming Lawyer

Sarah M Donnelly1 Comment

Download Vol. 1 No.1 (Spring 2016) here.

NCADV Accepting Workshop Proposals for 2016 National Conference

Sarah M Donnelly

NCADV Now Accepting Workshop Proposals for NCADV’s 2016 National Conference on Domestic Violence: Voices United

 The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

is Now Accepting Workshop Proposals!

Click here to Submit

The deadline for workshop submissions is Friday, June 3rd, 2016.

Voices United will bring together experts in domestic violence from across the nation to address various issues that intersect. Topics will include, but are not limited to: advanced victim advocacy, system response, best practices in victim service delivery, institutionalized systems as well as emerging issues such as the intersection between guns and domestic violence. Exceptional and inspirational speakers and panels are already being confirmed.

This conference seeks to commission victims, survivors, advocates and other experts in the field to lift and empower voices of victims and survivors, and inspire action toward a culture with zero tolerance for domestic violence.

2016 National Conference: 

VOICES UNITED

October 23-26,2016

Chandler, Arizona

ncadv.org/conference

Click here to register now.

National Indian Law Library Bulletin (5/12/2016)

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

The National Indian Law Library added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 5/12/16.

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2016state.html
In re M.K.T. (Indian Child Welfare Act – Compliant Placement)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2016dct.html
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community v. BNSF Railway Company (Indian Right-of-Way Act)
Feller v. Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Coachella Valley Water Dist. (Reserved Water Rights – Groundwater)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Culture & Tradition section, we feature a couple of articles about bison becoming the national mammal.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2016fr.html
We feature a proposed rule of the Department of Housing and Ur ban Development regarding Native American programs to be open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2016lr.html
Contact the library for help obtaining copies.
We feature this article: Clean power: A federal plan for Indian Country?

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One law passed:
National Bison Legacy Act PL 114-152
Two bills were added:
S.2916: A bill to provide that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes.
S.2920: A bill to amend the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to provide for advancements in public safety services to Indian communities, and for other purposes.