Opening Briefs in Amador County v. Salazar — County Challenge to Tribal-State Compact

Here are the two opening briefs:

Amador County Appellant Brief

Interior Appellee Brief

Judges SENTELLE, TATEL, and EDWARDS have been assigned the case.

Lower court materials are here.

Federal Court Dismisses California from Private Challenge to Buena Vista Rancheria Gaming Compact

Interesting decision, in that the court found the private plaintiff could avoid California’s Eleventh Amendment immunity, but dismissed anyway for a lack of a cause of action in IGRA to sue over gaming compacts.

Here are the materials in Friends of Amador County v. Salazar (E.D. Cal.):

DCT Order Dismissing California

California Motion to Dismiss

Opposition to Cal. Motion

Cal. Reply