Muscogee (Creek) Nation – Page 13

On January 28, 2012, the Muscogee (Creek) National Council held its Legislative branches Quarterly Session. An account of the meeting can be found on the Tribal Town Radio Blog. At the meeting, Andrew Adams III, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, was confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice. Andrew’s other contributions to the legal field can be found here. He’s also a Turtle Talk contributor.

Congratulations to Andrew and his family!

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Federal Court ICWA Challenge on Res Judicata Grounds

September 23, 2011September 23, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Yancey v. Thomas.

Excerpt:

We are not persuaded. We agree with the Thomases that Yancey’s action is barred by res judicata and that the state-court rulings must be given full faith and credit under § 1738.

The briefs:

Yancey Appellant Brief

Thomas Appellee Brief

Lower court materials here.

Federal Court Permanently Enjoins Muscogee Prosecution for Alleged Crimes on Fee Lands

September 12, 2011September 11, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments

Here is the order:

Order Granting the Writ

The previous order is here, along with briefs.

Tenth Circuit Affirms Injunction against Tribal Court in Crowe & Dunlevy PC v. Stidham

May 27, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher3 Comments

Here is the opinion. And the briefs.

An excerpt:

Judge Gregory R. Stidham of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation District Court appeals the district court’s order granting preliminary injunctive relief to Crowe & Dunlevy (“Crowe”) and denying Judge Stidham’s motion to dismiss. Crowe & Dunlevy, P.C. v. Stidham, 609 F. Supp. 2d 1211, 1227 (N.D. Okla. 2009). Because the district court correctly denied Judge Stidham’s motion to dismiss and did not abuse its discretion in granting the preliminary injunction, we affirm.