Challenge to Repatriation of “La Jolla Skeletons” Dismissed

Here are the materials in White v. Regents of the University of California (N.D. Cal.):

Corrected UCSD Brief and Motion to Dismiss

KCRC Motion to Dismiss

White Opposition

University Reply

KCRC Reply

DCT Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

Our prior post on this case is here.

Federal Court Dismisses Resighini Rancheria Claims to Fish on Klamath River

Here are the materials in Resighini Rancheria v. Bonham (N.D. Cal.):

Complaint

Cal. Fish and Game Dept. Motion to Dismiss

Rancheria Motion for Summary J

DCT Order Dismissing Rancheria Complaint

California Tribes Move for Summary Judgment in Suit to Force Interior to Contract for Law Enforcement Services

Here is the motion in Hopland Band of Pomo Indians v. Salazar (N.D. Cal.):

Hopland Band Motion for Summary J

The complaint is here.

Federal Court Dismisses (For 2d Time) ICWA-Related Claims against County of Alameda Workers et al.

Here is the order in Belinda K. v. County of Alameda (N.D. Cal.):

DCT Order Dismissing Belinda K’s Complaint

Here is the first order.

Complete Briefing in Big Lagoon Rancheria Class III Compact Dispute with California

Here are the briefs:

California Brief

Big Lagoon Brief

California Reply

Big Lagoon Reply

Lower court materials here.

Effort by “Ukiah Valley Pomo Indian Tribe” to Force Secretarial Election/Federal Recognition Fails

Here are the materials in Allen v. United States (N.D. Cal.):

DCT Order Dismissing Allen Complaint

USA Motion to Dismiss

Allen Motion for Summary J

Cal. Board of Regents Motion to Dismiss Kumeyaay Suit Seeing Repatriation of “La Jolla Skeletons”

Here is the motion in Kumeyayy Cultural Repatriation Committee v. University of California (S.D. Cal.):

California Motion to Dismiss

Materials in a related case, White v. University of California, are here.

Materials in White v. University of California: Effort to Prevent Repatriation of “La Jolla Skeletons” under NAGPRA

Here are the materials, available in a federal court removal petition by the defendants:

California Removal Petition

Exhibits

Opening Ninth Circuit Briefs in Big Lagoon Rancheria v. State of California

Here:

California Brief

Big Lagoon Brief

Federal Court Decides Tribal Court Exhaustion Case Involving Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Court

Here are the materials in Admiral Insurance Co. v. Blue Lake Tribal Court (N.D. Cal.):

Admiral Renewed Motion for TRO

Blue Lake Tribal Court Opposition

Wood’s Roofing Opposition

DCT Order Denying Admiral Renewed TRO Motion

Materials on Admiral’s prior attempt to secure a TRO are here.