Suquamish Tribe

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Skokomish v. Forsman

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the unpublished opinion:

17-35336 docket 47_6.18.2018

Briefs here.

Federal Court Dismisses U.S. v. Washington Subproceeding 17-02 [Muckleshoot Request for U&A Determination in Puget Sound Saltwater]

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Tulalip Tribes (W.D. Wash.):

25 Motion to Dismiss

27 Suquamish Motion to Dismiss

31 Muckleshoot Response

37 Reply

39 Suquamish Reply

40 DCT Order

 

Suquamish Tribe Seeks Child Support Program Manager

Sarah M Donnelly1 Comment

Download(PDF): Job Announcement

Link: Application

You may apply online and are encouraged to attach a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and any education/training certificates to your application. Open until filled.

SUQUAMISH TRIBE – ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT
P. O. BOX 467
SUQUAMISH, WA 98392
(360) 394-8414
http://www.suquamish.nsn.us

Suquamish Enterprise Attorney Posting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

associategeneralcounselannnouncement2016

And a link as well:  http://clearwatercasino.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-748343.html.

Upper Skagit Tribe Prevails over Suquamish Tribe in U&A Subproceeding

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here are the materials in United States v. Washington (W.D. Wash., subproceeding 14-01):

37 Suquamish Motion for Summary J

38 Upper Skagit Motion for Summary J

44 Interested Parties Response

45 Upper Skagit Response

47 Suquamish Response

54 Upper Skagit Reply

56 Suquamish Reply

62 DCT Order

Suquamish Tribe Seeks Attorney

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Suquamish Tribe, Suquamish Washington is recruiting for an Attorney II position. They are seeking an Attorney with five to seven years’ legal experience in federal Indian law, tribal land issues, and extensive knowledge/experience working with tribal, state, and federal agencies. The Suquamish Tribe is a progressive, energetic Treaty Tribe located on the west side of Puget Sound just thirty-five minutes by ferry from Seattle.

Here is the Suquamish website with a link to current available job listings. And that is here.

Ninth Circuit Materials in Tulalip v. Suquamish Subproceeding 05-4

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here are the briefs in United States v. Washington (subproceeding 05-4):

Tulalip Opening Brief

Suquamish Answer Brief

Tulalip Reply

Oral argument audio and video.

Lower court materials here.

News Profile of Tribal Marriage Equality Initiatives

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “These Native-American Tribes Are Pioneering Marriage Equality:The Puyallup Tribe is the latest to join a growing list of Native-American tribes legalizing same-sex marriage, many in states that have banned it.”

Federal Court Rules Tribal Officers Not Immune; Tort Claims May Proceed against Tribal Police (Black v. US)

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

This is the third ruling in Black v. United States (W.D. Wash.):

53 Joint Tribal Motion to Dismiss

69 Black Response

77 Joint Tribal Reply

83 DCT Order

Claims against the tribes are dismissed. The court dismissed Kitsap County here. And the US here.

Update in Black v. US — Tort Claims Related to Shooting by Tribal Police

Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here are the updated materials in Black v. United States (W.D. Wash.):

39 Amended Complaint

46 Kitsap County Motion to Dismiss

53 Joint Tribal Motion to Dismiss

62 DCT Order Dismissing Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office

Only the tribal defendants remain in the case. Prior post on this matter here.