Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel

Southern California Tribes Sue over Border Wall

September 25, 2020Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Manzanita Band of the Kumayaay Nation (D.D.C.):

1 Complaint

Michigan AG Sues Online Lender Affiliated with Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Nessel v. Price (E.D. Mich.):

1 Complaint

News Profile of Tribal Marriage Equality Initiatives

July 29, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “These Native-American Tribes Are Pioneering Marriage Equality:The Puyallup Tribe is the latest to join a growing list of Native-American tribes legalizing same-sex marriage, many in states that have banned it.”

Colville Enacts Same-Sex Marriage Recognition Statute

September 10, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here (h/t here). They join Coquille, Suquamish, Little Traverse, Pokagon, and Santa Ysabel. For other tribes interested, see the toolkit Ann Tweedy posted a while back.

An important point:

Practically speaking, Finley said, it will mean that gay partners can have the same rights as a married couple of different sexes. One change already enacted allows anyone who works for the tribe to add a spouse of the same sex to their insurance and benefits.

He said the tribe will now begin modifying its other codes, plans and policies to make sure they agree with the newly passed amendment.