As this article reports, the 29 Palms Band sued the State of California over gaming-related income on behalf of its off-reservation members. The court granted an earlier motion to dismiss, but allowed the Band leave to file an amended complaint on whether IGRA preempts state taxation.
Here are the materials so far:
Sept DCT Order Granting California Motion to Dismiss
Here is the minute order in United States v. Duro (C.D. Cal.) (much longer than a minute, believe me), holding that Harvey Duro violated 25 U.S.C. sec. 415 by not obtaining a lease from the Secretary of Interior for his park on the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation.
The district court for the Central District of California dismissed the FMLA claim on grounds of sovereign immunity. Other claims, including defamation, were dismissed without prejudice on the tribal court exhaustion doctrine. And, under tribal law, the casino immunity was waived.
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