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Ninth Circuit Decides Agua Caliente Tribe of Cupeno Indians v. Sweeney (formerly Black)
Here is the opinion. Briefs here.
Federal Court Rejects Tolowa Nation Effort for Federal Recognition
Here are the materials in Tolowa Nation v. United States (N.D. Cal.): 37 Tolowa MSJ 39 US Cross Motion 40 Tolowa Reply 42 Reply 53 DCT Order Prior posts here and here.
Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of US in Frank’s Landing Gaming Case
Here is the opinion in Frank’s Landing Indian Community v. National Indian Gaming Commission. Briefs here.
Burt Lake & Interior Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment
Here are the materials in Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Bernhardt (D.D.C.): 27-1 Burt Lake MSJ 30 DOI Cross Motion 32 Burt Lake Reply Prior posts here and here.
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, federal recognition, Michigan Indian, Regulations, Research
Tagged 25 CFR Part 83, Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Bernhardt, Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Jewell, Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Zinke, federal recognition
Ninth Circuit Materials in Agua Caliente Tribe of Cupeno Indians v. Black
Here are the briefs: opening brief answer brief reply Oral argument video here.
Federal Court Denies Siletz Intervention in Chinook Suit against US
Here are the new materials in Chinook Indian Nation v. Zinke (W.D. Wash.): 58 Siletz Motion to Intervene 61 Chinook Opposition 73 Siletz Reply 76 DCT Order Prior posts here.
WaPo Profile of Lumbee Nationhood Struggle
Here is “What Makes Someone Native American? One tribe’s long struggle for full recognition.” Materials on the Nakai case are here and here.
Some Details on Rep. Bishop’s Bill to Codify & Alter the Federal Recognition Process
HR 3744 is here: CBO publication here and Bill here. It could replace the current procedures for federal recognition (for reference, here), but does not allow previously denied “Indian groups” from re-petitioning for federal recognition under the new act (if … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, federal recognition, Legislation, Research
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Federal Court Won’t Acknowledge Chinook Tribe, but Allows Suit to Challenge Federal Acknowledgement Regs
Here is the order in Chinook Indian Nation v. Zinke (W.D. Wash.): 45 dct order Materials here,
