tribal sovereign immunity – Page 3

Whether Rule 19 requires dismissal of APA suits challenging federal agency action whenever a nonparty who benefited from that action asserts sovereign immunity.

Lower court materials here.

Minnesota Federal Court Dismisses State Suit against White Earth re: Tribal Water Use Permitting Law

March 25, 2025March 24, 2025Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in R.D. Offutt Farms Co. v. White Earth Division of Natural Resources (D. Minn.):

Washington SCT Oral Argument in Immovable Property Case

March 19, 2025Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the oral argument video in Flying T Ranch v. Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians.

Briefs here.

Nevada Federal Court Dismisses Employment Action by Terminated Tribal Police Officer

March 14, 2025Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Erwine v. United States/Erwin v. Churchill County (D. Nev.):

59 First Amended Complaint

66 US Motion to Dismiss

72 Opposition

76 Reply ISO 66

107 DCT Order Granting 66

111-1 Motion to Dismiss

115 Opposition

117 Reply ISO 111

123 DCT Order

Minnesota Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to Prairie Island Indian Community Games

March 12, 2025Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in North Metro Harness Initiative LLC v. Beattie (D. Minn.):

12 Amended Complaint

29 Tribal Motion to Dismiss

39 MLCV Motion to Dismiss

44 SMSC Motion to Dismiss

50 Minnesota Amicus Brief

53 Minnesota Tribes Amicus Brief

62 Opposition

68 Reply

85 DCT Order

Michigan Federal Court Dismisses Employment Suit against Hannahville Gaming Operation

March 3, 2025Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino (W.D. Mich.):

Washington SCT Briefs in Immovable Property Immunity “Exception” Appeal

January 21, 2025Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the briefs in Flying T Ranch v. Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians:

13 – Respondent’s Supplemental Brief.pdf Download

14 – Petitioners Supplemental Brief.pdf Download

Washington COA materials here.