Here:
Lower court materials here.
Federal Court Holds Tribal Employees are Not Police Officers under ICRA
Here are the materials in United States v. Nealis (N.D. Okla.):
Federal Court Allows Menominee to Intervene in Forest County Challenge to Gaming Compact Rejection
Here is the order in Forest County Potawatomi Community v. United States (D.D.C.):
41 DCT Order Granting Menominee Motion to Intervene
Briefs are here.
Senators Tester and Franken Introduce Legislation to Expand Tribal Jurisdiction
Senators Tester and Franken have introduced legislation to expand tribal criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians for drug related crimes, domestic violence against children, and crimes committed against tribal law enforcement officers. The proposed bill comes on the heels of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which allows Indian tribes to prosecute non-Indians in certain instances.
The bill is titled the “Tribal Youth and Community Protection Act of 2016.” You can read it here.
Canadian Supreme Court Rules Métis, Off-reserve Indigenous People Require Federal Recognition
Judge Agrees to Sanctions in Oglala Sioux v. Van Hunnik
Materials in re Oglala Sioux Tribe et. al. v. Van Hunnik et. al. (D. S.D.):
Doc 114 – Plaintiffs’ Motion For Sanctions
Doc 237 – Plaintiffs’ Stipulation to Dismiss Motion for Sanctions
Doc 238 – Order Granting Relief
Link to previous case postings here.
A Message From Godfrey & Kahn on Associate Opportunity
At Godfrey & Kahn, we believe in client success, trust, teamwork, work ethic, and integrity. We support these core values by hiring talented and self-motivated people to assist our clients. We also happen to provide excellent legal solutions. Are you ready to make a move?
Currently, we are accepting applications for an associate with a minimum 2 years of general environmental or energy experience. We seek candidates who are prepared to help our clients develop and implement innovative environmental and energy solutions to achieve their goals for a wide variety of projects. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials, an interest in environmental and energy solutions, including sustainability matters, excellent judgment and project management commensurate with years of experience.
Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who bring a positive attitude and team-focused approach to their work. In addition to an excellent compensation and benefit package, we offer an award-wining work environment and the opportunity to work with clients doing business both locally and around the globe.
The firm has a significant Indian country practice. Tribal affiliation and experience representing Indian tribes are desirable.
Please click here to apply: http://www.gklaw.com/careers.cfm?action=current&sub=view_lateral&job_id=115
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Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan.
Jim Anaya Named Colorado Law Dean
Holy cow! Fantastic news!
Here.
NARF’s Alaska Office Seeks Applicants for Alaska Fellow Position
NARF’s Alaska office is seeking applicants with a strong background in federal Indian law and public service for a two-year fellowship as NARF’s Alaska Fellow. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in Alaska or the ability to be admitted by reciprocity or intention to sit for either the July 2016 or February 2017 bar exams, and experience working with American Indian or Alaska Native tribes. Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, May 20, 2016, and more information can be found on the NARF website.
Unpublished California ICWA Notice Case
Reason #678 why my response to state actors when they complain about notice issues is “are you absolutely certain you did notice correctly?”:
In this short unpublished decision, the Department concedes that it concluded not once, but twice, that there is no federally recognized Mohawk tribe.
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