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State of Kansas v. U.S.
Preliminary injunction is proper where National Indian Gaming Commission did not determine tribe's jurisdiction before allowing them to use land for gaming purposes.
Native American Affairs Jul. 10, 2001
William G., a Minor
Department is entitled to terminate rights of Native American parent who repeatedly fails to respond to notice.
Native American Affairs Jul. 9, 2001
Nevada v. Hicks
Tribal courts lack jurisdiciton to adjudicate state wardens' alleged tortious conduct in executing search warrant on reservation for an off-reservation crime.
Native American Affairs Jul. 2, 2001
Redding Rancheria v. Shasta Superior Court (In re Hansard)
Native American tribe and its casino are immune from personal injury lawsuit arising from incident outside reservation.
Native American Affairs Jun. 28, 2001
State of Nevada v. Hicks
Tribal court has subject matter jurisdiction over claims against state officials for misconduct in enforcing tribal court-approved warrant on Indian land.
Native American Affairs Jun. 26, 2001
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians v. Smith
Challenged non-discriminatory state law otherwise applicable to all citizens of state applies to tribe's police vehicles when traveling on public highways off-reservation.
Native American Affairs Jun. 26, 2001
Idaho v. United States
Before Idaho's statehood, Congress intended to include certain submerged lands within Indian reservation and United States holds title in trust for tribe.
Native American Affairs Jun. 25, 2001
United States v. State of Idaho
Indian tribe has beneficial ownership of submerged lands in its reservation that were granted prior to Idaho's statehood.
Native American Affairs Jun. 17, 2001
Atkinson Trading Co. Inc. v. Shirley
Navajo Nation's imposition of hotel occupancy tax upon nonmembers on non-Indian land within reservation boundaries is invalid.
Native American Affairs Jun. 12, 2001
U.S. v. Percy
Right to counsel does not attach at tribal arraignment, and valid waiver allows interrogation outside presence of counsel on federal charges.
Native American Affairs May 20, 2001
In re A.M., A Minor
Parental rights may be terminated under Indian Child Welfare Act if evidence is clear, cogent and convincing.
Native American Affairs May 13, 2001
State v. Daniels
State court has jurisdiction over defendant who fails to establish membership in a recognized Native American tribe.
Native American Affairs May 10, 2001
C & L Enterprises Inc. v. Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
Tribes are not immune from lawsuits to enforce arbitration if they have clearly consented to arbitration of contractual disputes.
Native American Affairs May 7, 2001
State v. Moses
Defendant may be prosecuted by both State and tribe for offense committed outside of tribe's territory.
Native American Affairs May 3, 2001
Idaho v. Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho
'Young' doctrine provides no relief from Eleventh Amendment bar to tribe's suit against state officials.
Native American Affairs Apr. 18, 2001
Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri v. Norton
Secretary of Interior's acquisition of land in trust for Native American tribe was non-discretionary under federal legislation.
Native American Affairs Mar. 6, 2001
The Kickapoo Tribe of Indians v. Deer
Order
Native American Affairs Mar. 6, 2001
Lower Elwha Band of S'Klallams v. Lummi Indian Tribe
Based on geography of area and judge's lack of reference, Admiralty Inlet is included in Lummi Tribe's usual fishing grounds and stations.
Native American Affairs Mar. 1, 2001
United States v. State of Washington
Fish taken by Chehalis Indian Tribe, which was not party to original fishing- rights treaty, must be attributed to State.
Native American Affairs Mar. 1, 2001
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Lummi Indian Nation
Geographical scope of Lummi Indian Tribe's fishing rights is limited based on interpretation of 1974 opinion.
Native American Affairs Mar. 1, 2001
U.S. v. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Geographical scope of Muckleshoot Indian Tribe's fishing rights is limited by usual and accustomed fishing area.
Native American Affairs Mar. 1, 2001
Adam N., a Minor
Father who fails to establish child's membership in Indian tribe is not entitled to reversal of custody ruling.
Native American Affairs Mar. 1, 2001
United States of America v. State of Washington
Fish taken by Chehalis Indian Tribe, which was not party to original fishing- rights treaty, must be attributed to State.
Native American Affairs Feb. 4, 2001
Bugenig v. Hoopa Valley Tribe
Indian tribe cannot regulate timber harvesting on fee-patented private property owned by non-tribe members within reservation boundary.
Native American Affairs Jan. 4, 2001
Adam N., a Minor
Father who fails to establish child's membership in Indian tribe is not entitled to reversal of custody ruling.
Native American Affairs Jan. 3, 2001
U.S. v. 162 Megamania Gambling Devices
Electronic game similar to bingo operated by Native American tribes is lawful.
Native American Affairs Nov. 12, 2000
Big Horn County Electric Cooprative Inc. v. Adams
Tribe exceeds its regulatory jurisdiction in assessing ad valorem tax on value of non-member utility property located on the equivalent of non-Indian fee land.
Native American Affairs Oct. 5, 2000
U.S. v. Webb
Native American indicted for misconduct occurring within reservation boundaries is subject to federal jurisdiction.
Native American Affairs Oct. 4, 2000
National Labor Relations Board v. Local Union No. 1385, Western Council of Industrial Workers
National Labor Relations Act doesn't pre-empt Indian tribe's authority to prohibit closed union shops for tribal and nontribal members who work on tribal lands.
Native American Affairs Oct. 3, 2000
Turner v. Martire
Federal law enforcement officers of Indian tribe must show their conduct was discretionary and within scope of official duties for immunity.
Native American Affairs Sep. 28, 2000