Meskwaki Reservation

Iowa SCT Acknowledges End of State Jurisdiction over Indian Lands, but Federal Statutory Repeal Not Retroactive

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in State v. Cungtion (Iowa S. Ct.):

Appellant Brief

Appellee Brief

Reply

Supplemental Brief

United States Amicus Brief

Sac and Fox Tribe Amicus Brief

Cungtion Opinion

And here are the materials in the companion case, State v. Bear:

Appellant Brief

Appellee Brief

Supplemental Brief

United States Amicus Brief

Sac and Fox Tribe Amicus Brief

Bear Unpublished Opinion

Ratified Indian Treaty 216: Sauk and Fox-Rock Island, Dubuque, Wisconsin Territory September 28, 1836 RG 11 General Records of the U.S. Government

Iowa Legislature Passes Resolution Requesting Congress to Repeal 1948 Statute Authorizing Iowa to Assert Jurisdiction over Meskwaki Settlement

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials:

Iowa Senate Resolution passed requesting Repeal of 1948 Law

IA Sen. Steve Sodders remarks supporting repeal of 1948 Law

Iowa COA Affirms Misdemeanor Traffic Ticket over Challenge from Sac and Fox Tribal Member

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Young v. State:

Iowa COA opinion