Maldonado v. Yakama Tribal Gaming — ICRA Case Dismissed

The Eastern District of Washington dismissed a claim under the Indian Civil Rights Act brought by a fired employee of the Yakama Tribal Gaming Corporation. The court rejected the application of the so-called Dry Creek Lodge doctrine.

Here is the order.

Yakama v. Gregoire TRO Against State Tax Law Enforcement

The Eastern District of Washington issued a TRO at the behest of the Yakama Indian Nation preventing the State of Washington from enforcing its tobacco tax laws against the Nation on Sept. 12. Here are the materials:

yakama-complaint

yakama-brief

TRO