Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley v. Salazar

Ninth Circuit Affirms Exclusion of Counties in Termination Case Involving Mishewal Wappo Tribe

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Mishewal Wappo Tribe v. Salazar.

Excerpt:

The Counties of Napa and Sonoma (“the Counties”) appeal the district court’s revocation of  their status as intervening defendants. The Counties also appeal the district court’s denial  of their motion to dismiss. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm the revocation of their status as intervenors.

Briefs:

County Opening Brief

Mishewal Wappo Brief

County Reply

Napa and Sonoma County Motion to Dismiss Mishewal Wappo Federal Recognition Suit Denied

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley v. Salazar (N.D. Cal.):

DCT Order Denying Intervenors Motion to Dismiss

Intervenor Counties Motion to Dismiss

Federal Defendants Reponse

Mishewal Wappo Opposition

Intervenor Counties Reply

Materials in Mishewal Wappo Federal Recognition Case

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are materials in Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley v. Salazar (N.D. Cal.):

Mishewal Wappo Complaint

Counties Motion to Dismiss