Here are the materials in Parrotta v. Island Resort and Casino (W.D. Mich.):
Michigan Federal Court Dismisses Employment Suit against Hannahville Gaming Operation
Western District of Michigan
Blast from the Past: News Coverage of Wandahsega/Hannahville Indian Community Pre-ICWA Indian Child Welfare Victory over Michigan Social Services
Sault Tribe Challenge to 1836 Treaty Consent Decree Heard in Sixth Circuit
Here is the oral argument audio (Ryan Mills for Sault Tribe).
Briefs:
Details on the consent decree here.
GTB Suit against Polluter Survives Motion to Dismiss
Here are the new materials in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):
Complaint is here.
Michigan Federal Court Dismisses Lay Advocate’s Civil Rights Suit against Sault Tribal Judge and Private Attorney, Orders $1500 Sanction Award
Here are the materials in Bellfy v. Edwards (W.D. Mich.):
25 Bellfy Motion for Judgment on Pleadings
29 Edwards Motion for Sanctions
30 DCT Order Quashing Subpoena
31 Bellfy Motion for Summary J
Grand Traverse Band Sues Polluter
Here is the amended complaint in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):
United States v. Michigan Consent Decree Approved by Federal Court
Here are the materials in United States v. Michigan (W.D. Mich.):
My last half-assed effort to keep up with the pleadings is here.
And since there are still potential billable hours, except a robust and wasteful appeal or several and, ultimately, a cert petition or several.
Job Posting — AUSA (Indian Country) for the Western District of Michigan
Assistant United States Attorney (Indian Country)
Grand Rapids, MI
Closing date: 8/11/2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan is seeking applications for an Assistant U.S. Attorney (Indian Country) in the Criminal Division of the Grand Rapids Office, with occasional travel to its Marquette Office. The AUSA will work with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute primarily crimes occurring on property owned by, or held in trust for, Native American Tribes. This is an important position in our District, which has eleven federally-recognized tribes within its borders-together comprising the largest Native American population in any district east of the Mississippi River. The AUSA who fills this role will prosecute a variety of cases, many involving vulnerable victims, including crimes against children and disproportionately affecting Native women. The AUSA may also prosecute other offenses, such as crimes involving firearms and explosives, drug-trafficking offenses, and financial frauds. The AUSA will also provide training and coordination in connection with legal issues affecting tribes in the District.
Link to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/740035200
Grand Traverse Band v. Burnett Foods Clean Water Act Complaint
Here is the complaint in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnett Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):
Turtle Talk 
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