Menominee Tribe Wins Contract Support Costs Case against Indian Health Service

Here is the D.C. Circuit’s opinion in Menominee Tribe v. United States.

Interesting case, since the Tribe brought suit for indirect costs under the Contract Disputes Act.

Update to Tunica-Biloxi Tribe v. United States Self-Determination Act Case

We previously posted materials in this case, which alleges “massive violations” of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act here. Here is an update, in which the D.C. District Court denies the government’s request for reconsideration.

DCT Order on Miscellaneous Relief

Citizen Potawatomi Challenge to ISDEAA Funding Formula Fails

The case is Citizen Potawatomi Nation v. Salazar (D. D.C.).

Citizen Potawatomi Complaint

CPN Motion for Summary Judgment

Interior Motion for Summary Judgment

CPN v Salazar DCT Opinion

Red Lake Band v. Dept. of Interior — Self Determination Funding

Here are some of the materials in Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians v. Dept. of Interior, in the D.C. District Court. Red Lake Band alleged that DOI violated the self-determination funding agreement in relation to a juvenile detention facility and year-end funds. DOI wins on the year-end funds, and Red Lake wins on another issue, and the jail funds goes to trial.

red-lake-band-v-doi-dct-opinion

red-lake-band-motion-for-summary-judgment

dept-of-interior-cross-motion-for-summary-judgment

Hammitte v. Leavitt: Detroit Urban Indians Case Dismissed

The federal district court in Detroit granted the motion to dismiss filed by the United States/Indian Health Service on October 11, 2007.

The opinion is here.

Hammitte v. Leavitt Complaint

United States Motion to Dismiss

Hammitte Response to Motion

United States Reply Brief