SCOTUSBlog Argument Coverage in Nebraska v. Parker

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Arizona Court of Appeals Affirms Immunity of Tribal Police for Off-Reservation Actions

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Brown v. Officer K. Robertson #Y234 (Ariz. Ct. App.):

CV 14-0812

Militants bulldoze through Native American archeological site, share video rifling through artifacts

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From Daily Kos:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed Thursday that not only is the road built last week by the occupiers new, but it is also within an archaeological site important to the Burns Paiute Tribe.

Story HERE.

Previous articles HERE and HERE.

 

California Indian Legal Services Seek Sacramento Staff Attorney

Sarah M Donnelly

Link to announcement and description here.

The Sacramento office provides legal services in 38 counties that include 51 of the 110 federally recognized tribes in California. This service area also includes numerous non-federally recognized tribes and one of the largest urban Indian communities in the United States. Additional information about CILS may be found on our website, at http://www.calindian.org.

U.S. Brief in Support of Dismissing Menominee’s Hemp Claim

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Doc. 16 – Defendants’ Memorandum in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss

Previous coverage and court documents here and here.

MSU NALSA Climate Change Panel

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Whitney Gravelle and Kyle Whyte

  
Chris Caldwell

  

Erma Vizenor Resigns as Chair of White Earth Nation

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here is “Vizenor resigns as White Earth chair” from the Bemidji Pioneer.

And her personal announcement: Erma public Letter_Jan20

I have found Erma Vizenor to be one of the most visionary and ethical tribal leaders. This is a tough loss for Indian country. Hopefully, Ms. Vizenor will continue her good work.

MSU Law Webinar on Careers in Indian Law

Kate Fort

Here. Geared toward current and prospective law students.

Attorneys with an understanding of Native American culture and legal issues are in high demand. Join us to learn more about the career paths of four Michigan State Law graduates who are working in Indian country. Each graduate will discuss the challenges and rewards of Indigenous Law work. Brief remarks regarding MSU Law’s Indigenous Law and Policy Center also will be offered. Following the presenters’ remarks will be a 15-minute Q and A session during which the presenters will answer questions from webinar participants.

North Dakota Tribal Member Sue over State’s Voter ID Law

Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments

Here is the complaint in Brakebill v. Jaeger (D. N.D.):

1 Complaint