Oregon COA Affirms Governor’s Authority to Enter into Indian Gaming Compacts

Here are the materials in Dewberry v. Kitzhaber (Or. App.):

Oregon COA Opinion

Appellants Opening Brief

Respondents Joint Answer Brief

Tribal Amicus Brief

Appellants Reply Brief

An excerpt:

In summary, the Oregon legislature authorized the Governor to enter into agreements with tribes to ensure that the state does not infringe on tribal rights under federal laws, such as IGRA. The trial court correctly concluded that the Governor acted lawfully under ORS 190.110 in negotiating and entering into the tribal-state compact with the Tribes.

North Carolina Appellate Court Rejects Separation of Powers Challenge to Governor’s Authority to Negotiate Indian Gaming Compacts

Here are the materials in McCracken & Amick v. Perdue (N.C. App.):

NC App Opinion

McCracken and Amick Brief

Perdue Brief

Record on Appeal

Previous case involving same parties is posted here.