Note the dates of the orders (Sept. 9 and Sept. 11), and the actual release of the council (Sept. 11): Order Granting Habeas Corpus.
tribal court contempt power
LVD Council Released from Jail
From tv:
WATERSMEET — The Lac Vieux Desert tribal council is back in Watersmeet after an appellate court ruled they should be released from jail.
According to the tribal council’s attorney, Zeke Fletcher, the appellate court made the ruling two days ago but Judge Bradley Dakota did not recognize the ruling.
The nine member council has been in the Iron County jail since Wednesday because they refuse to swear in two new tribal council members despite the court order.
They were held in contempt of court and jailed.
LVD Council Habeas Petition — UPDATED with Exhibits
Here: LVD Council Habeas Petition.
Update (9/10/10): LVD Habeas Exhibits.
Update (9/11/10): LVD Habeas Exhibits Part 2
Amazing materials. Has this ever happened before? Wonder if one of these (a habeas petition on behalf of an entire tribal council) has ever been filed.
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