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Taylor v. Begay
Navajo tribe must pay owelty to Hopi tribe for income derived from nine trading posts.
Native American Affairs Oct. 10, 2002
American Vantage Companies Inc. v. Table Mountain Rancheria
Unincorporated Indian tribe is not citizen of state within meaning of federal diversity jurisdiction statute, 28 U.S.C. Section 1332(a)(1).
Native American Affairs Aug. 7, 2002
In re Mahaney
Non-Indian grandmother was properly awarded custody of Indian grandchildren.
Native American Affairs Aug. 2, 2002
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Washington Dept. of Ecology
Tribe's challenge to water agreement is barred for failure to serve petition on federal signatories.
Native American Affairs Aug. 2, 2002
Arizona Department of Economic Security v. Bernini (Candle H. and Michael J.)
Reason to believe child is subject to Indian Child Welfare Act is insufficient to apply elevated burden of proof at protective hearing.
Native American Affairs Jun. 28, 2002
Navajo Nation v. Department of Health & Human Services
Decision of Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny application under Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act is afforded deference.
Native American Affairs Jun. 4, 2002
Timpanogos Tribe v. Conway
Despite Tribe's lack of federally recognized status, district court has subject matter jurisdiction over Tribe's claim asserting hunting rights.
Native American Affairs Jun. 4, 2002
AT&T Corp. v. Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Common communications carrier is not proper party to challenge legality of National Indian Lottery.
Native American Affairs Apr. 26, 2002
Midwater Trawlers Cooperative v. Dept. of Commerce
Allocation of fish to Indian tribes must be based on best available science, not political compromise.
Native American Affairs Mar. 11, 2002
Smith v. Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
By tribal council resolution, tribe entered into contract that clearly and explicitly waived its sovereign immunity.
Native American Affairs Mar. 7, 2002
U.S. v. Gallaher
Treaty regarding hunting rights did not deprive district court of jurisdiction to try Native American for possession of ammunition.
Native American Affairs Feb. 20, 2002
In re Se. T.
Notice requirement of Indian Child Welfare Act is met by notifying Bureau of Indian Affairs for minors with vague tribal designation.
Native American Affairs Feb. 20, 2002
In re Jonathan D.
Parental rights cannot be terminated regarding child of possible Indian heritage unless tribe receives 10 days notice of hearing.
Native American Affairs Jan. 7, 2002
Moore v. Nelson
Writ of habeas corpus under Indian Civil Rights Act is not available where petitioner was only civilly fined, not detained.
Native American Affairs Dec. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Prentiss
Deficient indictment was prejudicial due to failure to allege Indian status of defendant as essential elements of crime
Native American Affairs Dec. 10, 2001
Chickasaw Nation v. United States
Tax exemption for state-controlled gambling does not apply to exempt gambling tax for Indian tribes.
Native American Affairs Dec. 4, 2001
In re the General Adjudication of all Rights to Use Water in the Gila River System and Source
Indian reservations are entitled to minimum amount of water necessary to effectuate homeland purpose.
Native American Affairs Nov. 27, 2001
Chicksaw Nation v. United States
Native American's 'pull-tab' games constitute a lottery and are subject to federal wagering and occupational excise taxes.
Native American Affairs Nov. 26, 2001
Bugenig v. Hoopa Valley Tribe
Native American tribe may regulate logging on land it does not own but is located within its reservation.
Native American Affairs Nov. 19, 2001
Santos Y., a Minor
Child should not be removed from de facto parents to reservation when he never lived with Native American family.
Native American Affairs Nov. 18, 2001
Boxx v. Long Warrior
Tribal Court doesn't have jurisdiction over personal injury action against non-Indian arising from accident on 'non-Indian fee land' on reservation.
Native American Affairs Nov. 13, 2001
In re dependency of A.L.W.
Tribal determination that child is member, or is eligible for membership, is conclusive evidence that he is Indian child under federal statute.
Native American Affairs Nov. 1, 2001
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation v. Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services
Agency's interpretation of congressional appropriation made under Indian Self-Determination Act was consistent with Congress' intent, thus court erred in awarding additional funding.
Native American Affairs Oct. 21, 2001
Bird v. Glacier Electric Cooperative Inc.
District court cannot recognize tribal court proceeding that included racist and ethnically biased statements.
Native American Affairs Sep. 9, 2001
State of Utah v. U.S. Department of the Interior
Exemption Four of the Freedom of Information Act protects commercial information contained in Indian leases.
Native American Affairs Sep. 9, 2001
U.S. v. Prentiss
Court must determine if indictment which omitted Indian status of victim and defendant was harmless error.
Native American Affairs Sep. 9, 2001
Table Bluff Reservation v. Philip Morris Inc.
Settlement agreement between Philip Morris and Indian tribes does not violate tribe's sovereignty or equal protection.
Native American Affairs Sep. 9, 2001
United Tribe of Shawnee Indians v. U.S.
Native American group cannot sue United States to be recognized as tribe because it did not exhaust administrative remedies.
Native American Affairs Aug. 23, 2001
U.S. v. Pluff
Federal Major Crimes Act incorporates state definitions of crimes and sentencing schemes but does not extend to state double jeopardy law.
Native American Affairs Aug. 23, 2001
In re Marinna J.
Agency must notify tribe prior to terminating parental rights of Native American child despite parents' failure to raise issue of ancestry.
Native American Affairs Aug. 21, 2001