Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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95-35607
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Williams v. Babbitt
Reindeer Act of 1937 does not prohibit non-native Alaskans from owning, importing or selling reindeer. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jul. 16, 1999 | |
98-0135
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State of Arizona v. Zaman
Service of process by sheriff on a non-Indian within boundaries of Indian reservation in Arizona is valid. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
95-1872
|
Strate v. A-1 Contractors Inc.
Tribal court lacks jurisdiction in suit concerning accident between non-tribal members on public highway on reservation. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
96-35254
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Burlington Northern Railroad Co. v. Wolf
District court cannot enjoin enforcement of tribal court's judgment before debtor exhausts tribal remedies. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
97-17213
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Johnson v. Gila River Indian Community
Tribal court litigant doesn't have to exhaust tribal court remedies before filing in federal court when tribal court fails to rule. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
94-35304
|
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon v. United States
Statutory provision requiring governor to concur in granting tribes land for gaming isn't unconstitutional. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
94-35304
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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon v. United States
Statutory provision requiring governor to concur in granting tribes land for gaming isn't unconstitutional. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 30, 1999 | |
94-17022, 94-17031, 95-15015, 94-17032 and 95-15029
|
Masayesva v. Hale
Partition of reservation land under Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act doesn't violate Navajo Tribe's due process rights. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 17, 1999 | |
96-35341 and 96-35342
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Muckleshoot Tribe v. Lummi Indian Tribe
Reliance on inadmissible evidence voids district court finding interpreting earlier fishing rights decree. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-16471
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Apache Survival Coalition v. United States
Lobbying Forest Service doesn't excuse unreasonable delay in filing suit against construction on sacred land. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-16416
|
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe v. Scott
Goal of economically developing tribe through federal grant doesn't pre-empt state tax on leased tribal property. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-35145
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Wilson v. Marchington
Full faith and credit principles don't govern federal court recognition and enforcement of tribal judgment. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-36027
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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon v. State of Oregon
Federal law doesn't pre-empt release of report written under compact authorizing state to monitor Indian gaming. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
94-35979
|
County of Lewis v. Allen
Tribe's law enforcement contract with county doesn't create tribal jurisdiction over tort claims against officers. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-16432 and 96-16443
|
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians v. Wilson
Tribes' agreement with state governing off-track horserace betting doesn't subject tribes to state gaming regulations. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
96-1581
|
South Dakota v. Yankton Sioux Tribe
Language of Act of 1894 shows Congressional intent to diminish Yankton Reservation. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 26, 1999 | |
94-35515
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United States v. The Spokane Tribe of Indians
No injunction against tribe under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act where state has refused to negotiate. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 25, 1999 | |
D028630
|
Michael G., a Minor
Clear and convincing evidence is required for termination of parental rights under Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 24, 1999 | |
96-35014, 96-35802, 96-35142, 96-35196, 96-35200 and 96-35223
|
U.S. v. State of Washington
Indian Tribes have right to take all species of shellfish in their traditional fishing areas. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 21, 1999 | |
96-17121
|
El Paso Natural Gas Co. v. Neztsosie
Price-Anderson Act doesn't bar Tribal Court from determining its jurisdiction over member's personal injury claim. |
Native American Affairs |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
E022141
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Trudgeon v. Fantasy Springs Casino
Tribal corporation has sovereign immunity in its casino operation because its purpose and activities are considered extensions of the tribe. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 20, 1999 | |
96-1577
|
Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government
Tribe cannot collect taxes for conducting business on tribal land since land isn't 'Indian Country.' |
Native American Affairs |
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May 19, 1999 | |
96-35042
|
State of Alaska ex rel. Yukon Flats School District v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act does not extinguish Indian country in Alaska. |
Native American Affairs |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
98-6
|
El Paso Natural Gas Co. v. Neztsosie
Tribal court exhaustion doctrine doesn't extend to federal act regarding 'public liability' for nuclear incidents. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 10, 1999 | |
96-1829
|
Montana v. Crow Tribe of Indians
State needn't disgorge to tribe entire amount of excessive taxes imposed on reservation coal production. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 6, 1999 | |
98-50035 and 98-50051
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U.S. v. Guassac
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians tribe is 'tribal organization' under criminal statute. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 6, 1999 | |
97-1716
|
U.S. v. Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission
California is in compliance with Indian Gaming Regulatory Act obligations and Indian Tribes must cease all Class III gaming. |
Native American Affairs |
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Apr. 29, 1999 | |
98-0143
|
The San Carlos Apache Tribe v. Bolton
Adjudication judge's ex parte communications with other party's personnel and legal counsel doesn't warrant judge's disqualification. |
Native American Affairs |
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Apr. 27, 1999 | |
96-1037
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Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma v. Manufacturing Technologies Inc.
Tribes are generally immune from suits on contracts, regardless of purpose or place of execution. |
Native American Affairs |
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Apr. 19, 1999 | |
97-174
|
Cass County, Minnesota v. Leech Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
State and local governments may tax reservation land that was sold to non-Indians and later repurchased. |
Native American Affairs |
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Apr. 13, 1999 |