Oertwich v. Traditional Village of Togiak – Turtle Talk

Split Ninth Circuit Affirms Tribal Immunity in Banishment Case, Remands for Reconsideration of Section 1983 Claims against Tribal Officials

March 30, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Oertwich v. Traditional Village of Togiak.

Togiak fish drying

Briefs here.

Ninth Circuit Materials in Oertwich v. Traditional Village of Togiak

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the briefs:

Here is the oral argument video:

Lower court materials here.

Federal Court Dismisses Banishee’s Suit against Alaska Tribe

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Oertwich v. Traditional Village of Togiak (D. Alaska):

9 State Motion to Dismiss

13 City Motion to Dismiss

22 Tribe Motion to Dismiss

31 Opposition to 22

38 Tribe Reply in Support of 22

40 DCt Order Granting 22