Rule 19

D.C. Circuit Rejects Challenge to Seminole Gaming Compact

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in West Flagler Associates Ltd. v. Haaland.

Briefs are here.

Klamath Irrigation District v. Bureau of Reclamation Cert Petition [Rule 19 & Tribal Immunity]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Klamath Irrigation District Cert Petition.pdfDownload

Question presented:

Whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 19 requires dismissal of an action challenging a federal agency’s use of water subject to state-adjudicated water rights if a Native American tribe asserts an interest in the suit and does not consent to joinder.

Lower court materials here.

Jaune Smith

Modoc Nation and FAA Prevail in Challenge to Airport Sale to Tribe

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the unpublished order in Tule Lake Committee v. FAA:

20230105 – Memorandum Order Affirming Dismissal (9th Cir.).pdfDownload
Jaune Smith

Washington Federal Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenge to Washington Class III Compacts Allowing Tribal Sports Betting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher
DALL-E’s interpretation of “tribal sovereign immunity”

Here is the order in Maverick Gaming LLC v. United States (W.D. Wash.):

98-dct-orderDownload

Briefs here.

Ninth Circuit Briefs in Tule Lake Committee v. FAA

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Opening Brief.pdfDownload
Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Reply.pdfDownload

Lower court materials here.

California COA Briefs in California Capitalism Association v. Marston

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

California Capitalism Opening Brief.pdfDownload
Answer Brief.pdfDownload

Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenge to Tribal Wind Farm

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the unpublished opinion in Backcountry Against Dumps v. Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Briefs here.

Update in Maverick Gaming Challenge to IGRA — New Venue and Rule 19 Motion to Dismiss

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the new materials in Maverick Gaming LLC v. United States (W.D. Wash.):

66 Amended Complaint.pdfDownload
68-1 Shoalwater Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
85 Shoalwater Bay MTD.pdfDownload
95 State Brief Supporting Rule 19 Dismissal.pdfDownload
96 Opposition to Rule 19 Dismissal.pdfDownload

97 Reply

Prior post here.

Shoalwater Bay is serious.

Ninth Circuit Materials in Backcountry Against Dumps v. Bureau of Indian Affairs [Campo Band Wind Energy Project]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Backcountry Opening Brief.pdfDownload
BIA Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Campo Band Answer Brief.pdfDownload
Development Co Amicus Brief.pdfDownload
Reply Brief.pdfDownload
Backcountry Supplemental Brief.pdfDownload
BIA Supplemental Brief.pdfDownload
Campo Band Supplemental Brief.pdfDownload
Development Co Supplemental Brief.pdfDownload

Lower court materials here.

Klamath and Hoopa Tribes Prevail in Ninth Circuit Klamath River Water Distribution Challenge

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Klamath Irrigation District v. Bureau of Reclamation.

Briefs:

Klamath irrigation Opening Brief

Shasta View Opening Brief

Hoopa Answer Brief

Klamath Answer Brief

Federal Answer Brief

Shasta View Reply

Reply

Lower court materials here.