Please note: To view these updates, please look in the “archives” sections of the bulletin pages as these updates were posted prior to the 8/8 update. * U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin - find case summaries and links to source documents at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2014cta.html
Cayuga Indian Nation v. Seneca County (valorem property taxes, sovereign immunity)
* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin - find case summaries and links to source documents at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2014dct.html
Cases featured:
United States v. Hemme (Lacey Act, Tribal conservation code)
* News Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Recognition & Enrollment" section, we feature a story about comments on the proposed BIA recognition rule.
* U.S. Legislation Bulletin – information and links relating to legislation impacting Native Americans at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/113_uslegislation.html
One new bill was added:
H.R.2442 - Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act
Three bills became law:
H.R.507 - Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act, became Public Law 113-27
S.156 - Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act, became Public Law 113-142
S.27 - Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act, became Public Law 113-57
* Regulatory Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature notices from the Department of Interior relating to an extension of time and additional hearings scheduled for the proposed tribal recognition rule.
* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin - find article citations and links to articles at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html
We feature an article on the conflict between Indigenous customs and state laws.
