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

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