Tribes Move to Intervene in Chuckwalla National Monument Lawsuit

On August 11, 2025, the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, Chemeheuvi Indian Tribe, Colorado River Indian Tribes, and Morongo Band of Mission Indians, moved to intervene in Torongo v. Burgum, a case that threatens the long-sought designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument. Tribal Nations led the effort to establish Chuckwalla National Monument. The challenge to the monument is brought in federal court by a Michigan resident who purportedly has mining claims within the monument boundaries and a national off-road vehicle special interest group. 

More here.

Complaint is here:

California COA Rejects Fourth Effort by Private Party to Shut Down Beer Sales by Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians

Here is the unpublished opinion in Barrett v. Selnek-is Tem-al Corp.:

barrett-opinion.pdf