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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 Jul. 16, 1999
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 Jul. 15, 1999
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
Burlington Northern Railroad Co. v. Wolf
District court cannot enjoin enforcement of tribal court's judgment before debtor exhausts tribal remedies.
Native American Affairs Jul. 8, 1999
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
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 Jul. 6, 1999
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 Jun. 30, 1999
Masayesva v. Hale
Partition of reservation land under Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act doesn't violate Navajo Tribe's due process rights.
Native American Affairs Jun. 17, 1999
Muckleshoot Tribe v. Lummi Indian Tribe
Reliance on inadmissible evidence voids district court finding interpreting earlier fishing rights decree.
Native American Affairs Jun. 16, 1999
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 Jun. 16, 1999
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 Jun. 16, 1999
Wilson v. Marchington
Full faith and credit principles don't govern federal court recognition and enforcement of tribal judgment.
Native American Affairs Jun. 15, 1999
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 Jun. 15, 1999
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
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 Jun. 12, 1999
South Dakota v. Yankton Sioux Tribe
Language of Act of 1894 shows Congressional intent to diminish Yankton Reservation.
Native American Affairs May 26, 1999
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 May 25, 1999
Michael G., a Minor
Clear and convincing evidence is required for termination of parental rights under Indian Child Welfare Act.
Native American Affairs May 24, 1999
U.S. v. State of Washington
Indian Tribes have right to take all species of shellfish in their traditional fishing areas.
Native American Affairs May 21, 1999
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
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 May 20, 1999
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 May 19, 1999
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
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 May 10, 1999
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 May 6, 1999
U.S. v. Guassac
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians tribe is 'tribal organization' under criminal statute.
Native American Affairs May 6, 1999
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 Apr. 29, 1999
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 Apr. 27, 1999
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 Apr. 19, 1999
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 Apr. 13, 1999