Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians v. Stevens

National Indian Gaming Commission Moves to Dismiss Chukchansi Gaming Ordinance Suit

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the motion in Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians v. Stevens (D. D.C.):

NIGC Motion to Dismiss Chukchansi Complaint

Complaint is here.

Chukchansi v. NIGC Complaint

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Here is the complaint in Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians v. Stevens (D. D.C.):

Chukchansi Complaint

An excerpt:

This is a civil action against the United States National Indian Gaming Commission and its officials (collectively, the “Chairwoman,” the “Commission,” the “NIGC,” or “Defendants”) under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (“IGRA”), 25 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq., and the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”), 5 U.S.C. §§ 551, et seq. and 701, et seq., seeking mandamus and related relief compelling the Commission to comply with its statutory duty to approve and publish gaming ordinance amendments submitted by the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (“Tribe”).