Here is the opinion in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino.
Briefs here.
Lower court materials here.
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Hannahville Tribal Casino Employee’s Suit
Hannahville Indian Community
Sixth Circuit Briefs in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino [Hannahville]
Michigan Federal Court Dismisses Employment Suit against Hannahville Gaming Operation
Here are the materials in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino (W.D. Mich.):
Blast from the Past: News Coverage of Wandahsega/Hannahville Indian Community Pre-ICWA Indian Child Welfare Victory over Michigan Social Services
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National Indian Gaming Commission
Financial analyst, Washington D.C. Closes 1/30/2017.
Jill Grant & Associates, LLC
Associate Attorney. Jill Grant & Associates, LLC, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an associate attorney. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in environmental law is required. Jill Grant & Associates provides environmental counsel and representation to Indian tribes, tribal entities, and other environmental organizations, and represents tribes on jurisdictional and administrative law issues. We are an equal opportunity employer. Native Americans are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) a resume, (3) a legal writing sample, (4) a list of references, and (5) a law school transcript by email to associateposition@jillgrantlaw.com.
Hannahville Indian Community
Opening Sixth Circuit Brief in FTCA Claim against US (Hannahville Indian Community)
Here is the opening brief in Rock v. United States:
We posted lower court materials on this very sad case here.
FTCA Claim against US for Alleged Negligence of Hannahville Indian Community Employee Dismissed on Jurisdiction Grounds
Here are the materials in Rock v. United States (W.D. Mich.):
DCT Order Dismissing Rock Complaint
Federal Motion to Dismiss 1st Amended Complaint
Horrid story.
Michigan COA Applies Victimless Crimes Exception to Exclusion of State Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country
In other words, the Michigan COA held that the state may prosecute non-Indians for engaging in drug-related criminal activity inside the Hannahville casino. Here is the opinion in People v. Collins:
Our previous post on this case is here.
Delta Threatens to Stop Service the 24 Midwestern Cities — Disproportionate Impact on Indian Country
Here is the NYTs coverage. And the tiny, blurry map that accompanies the article seems to indicate towns near reservations in Michigan, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Montana. The Michigan towns affected are Alpena, Pellston (LTBB), Escanaba (Hannahville), Iron Mountain (LVD), and Sault Ste. Marie (SSM and Bay Mills) — none of these towns would have air service.
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