December 23, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/23

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
We feature an article, in the Environment and Energy section, about a newly enacted tribal ordinance banning GMO crops and salmon and an article, in the Land & Water section, about the failed pact for a water settlement in the Klamath basin.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature an adopted rule of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding an extension of the effective date of the final rule published November 19, 2015, governing rights-of-way on Indian land. 

December 18, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/18

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U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for certiorari was granted in U.S. v. Bryant (Uncounseled Tribal Court Convictions) on 12/14/15. Petition was filed in Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County v. Chaudhuri (Restricted Fee Lands, State or Tribal Jurisdiction) on 12/14/15.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians v. Jewell (Indian Self–Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 280)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Land & Water section, we feature an article about a court ruling in Maine regarding tribal river rights.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Gila River Indian Community leasing regulations under the HEARTH Act. 

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles listed is on Indian treaty rights and tribal authority over nonmembers on trust lands.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One bill became law: PL 114-95, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. See Title VII-INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION

December 10, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/10

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U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Decker V. United States on 12/3/15. (Jury Instructions, Sexual Abuse)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Gila River Indian Community v. Department of Child Safety (Indian Child Welfare Act - Placement)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Seneca Nation of Indians v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Stay - Pending Decision of Administrative Court)
State of California v. Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California (Intra-Tribal Leadership Dispute, Casino Management)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Economic Development section, we feature an article about a $3 billion gambling deal between the Seminole Nation and the State of Florida and, in the Intergovenmental section, an article about the resignation of Kevin Washburn.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, regarding the availability of enhancement funds to tribes and their tribal education departments.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature the article, "Protecting sacred ground: The San Manuel ruling and implications for Indian cultural resource preservation."

December 3, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 12/03

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
The Supreme Court Bulletin was updated to include the Tribal Supreme Court Project's December 2, 2015, Update Memorandum

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Sanders v. Anoatubby (Wrongful Termination, Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians v. Caballero (Trademark Infringement - Casinos)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Sharp v. Pike (Indian Child Welfare Act - Notice)
Trapp v. Roden (Prisoner Rights - Sweat Lodge)
In re K.M. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Environment & Energy section, we feature an article about the Indigenous caucus climate priorities for COP21.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, published a notice of receipt of documented petitions for federal acknowledgment of American Indian tribes.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles featured is about using the new Equal Protection Clause to challenge federal control over tribal lands.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One bill became law: Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act (PL-114-69)
Two new bills were added:
H.R.3883: Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Act.
H.R.2326: Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act.

November 20, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 11/20

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Wasatch County, Utah, et al. v. Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation on 11/13/15. (Reservation Diminishment - Criminal Jurisdiction)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
In re: Intramta Switched Access Charges Litigation this Document Relates to Civil Action No. 3:15-CV-0116-D MCI Communications Services, INC v. Arizona Telephone Company (Tribal Immunity, Local Exchange Carrier Access Fees, Interexchange Carriers)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Land & Water section, we feature a couple of articles about a boundary dispute regarding the Wind River Indian Reservation.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a final rule of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on rights-of-way on Indian lands.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article about land into trust in Alaska.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Two new bills were added:
S.2304: A bill to provide for tribal demonstration projects for the integration of early childhood development, education, including Native language and culture, and related services, for evaluation of those demonstration projects, and for other purposes.
S.2285: A bill to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 11/13



U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition was granted in Sturgeon v. Masica (Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act - Control of Lands within National Park) on 10/1/15.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Tohono O'odham Nation v. City of Glendale (Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act - Annexation of Lands)
Sturgeon v. Masica (National Park Service - Regulation of Lands)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
FMC Corporation v. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Hazardous Waste Storage, Tribal Court - Due Process)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
In re Candace A. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Notice)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Health & Welfare section, we include a story relating to U.S. legislation proposed to combat Native American veteran homelessness.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article relating to tribal jurisdiction over violence against minors.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
We feature one new bill:
S.2274: A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans.

November 9, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 11/09



U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Alabama v. PCI Gaming Authority (Tribal Gaming, Sovereign Immunity)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Akina v.  Hawaii (Voting Rights, Voter Registration- Regulations)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature an article about a Carcieri compromise bill.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on improving tribal collaboration in California’s Integrated Regional Water Management program.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
We added two new bills:
S.1419: Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act.
H.R.3911: To make technical amendments to the Act of December 22, 1974, relating to lands of the Navajo Tribe, and for other purposes.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
One of the items we feature is new rules of the Department of Interior, National Parks Service, regarding hunting and trapping in National Preserves in Alaska.

October 30, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 10/30



U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition was filed in Alaska v. Organized Village of Kake, Alaska, et al. (Administrative Law - Policy Shift) on 10/12/15.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pauma and Yuima Reservation v. California (Tribal-State Gaming Compact - Misrepresentation)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians v. State (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Breach of Contract, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Damages)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Economic Development section, we feature an article on tribes moving beyond gaming for economic development.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article about protection of environmentally displaced populations through a new relocation law and several other articles on general stream adjudication.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
We added two new bills:
S.2205: Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts Act of 2015.
H.R.3848: Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of intent from the Legal Services Corporation to award grants for the provision of civil legal services to eligible low-income clients [including Indian country].

October 22, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 10/22

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin 
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition was filed in U.S. v. Bryant (Domestic Violence, Tribal Courts - Uncounseled Tribal Court Conviction) on 10/5/15 and Two Shields v. Wilkinson (Tribal Sovereign Immunity, Fiduciary Duty) on 10/13/15.

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin 
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Wisconsin (Night Hunting of Deer, Public Safety- Hunting)
Hammond v. Jewell (Intergovernmental Dispute - Tribal Leadership)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Sacred Sites section, we feature a couple of articles on tribal efforts to establish and co-manage a national monument in Utah.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We include an article on sources of research for American Indian treaties.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin 
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
We added one bill: H.R.3764: Tribal Recognition Act of 2015.

Regulatory Bulletin 
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, of acceptance of retrocession of jurisdiction for the Yakama Nation.

October 19, 2015

Library of Congress’ Indigenous Law Portal Now Includes Tribes in Mexico

The Law Library of Congress recently added information for tribes within Mexico to their Indigenous Law Portal. In addition to tribes in the United States and Canada, the portal now includes 62 tribes in 18 states in Mexico.  For more information, see their blog post. Since July 2014, the library has been building the portal by adding content from their historical law collections as well as linking directly to current sources of information when that is available (including the National Indian Law Library’s Tribal Law Gateway).

October 8, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 10/08

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
The Supreme Court Bulletin was updated to include the Tribal Supreme Court Project's October 5, 2015 Update Memorandum.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Cressman v. Thompson (Oklahoma State License Plates - First Amendment Rights)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Alto v. Jewell (Tribal Enrollment, Ancestral Lineage)
County of Amador, California v. The United States Department of the Interior (Land into Trust, Gaming Resort Construction)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature an article about the proposed Bears Ears 1.9 million-acre monument which would be a unique tribal-federal collaboration.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article that highlights the current status of tribal jurisdiction and the Violence Against Women Act of 2013.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
The New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act became law.
One bill was added.
S.2114: A bill to correct inconsistencies in the definitions relating to Native Americans in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Interior regarding procedures for reestablishing a formal government-to-government relationship with the Native Hawaiian community.

October 5, 2015

NILL added new content to the the U.S. Supreme Court Indian Law Bulletin on 10/05

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petitions for certiorari were denied in 4 cases:
Wisconsin v. Ho-Chunk Nation (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Definition of Class II or Class II Gaming)
Oklahoma v. Hobia (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act)
Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma v. Borough of Jim Thorpe (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)
Torres v. Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians (Bankruptcy, Sovereign Immunity)

See related news article: Supreme Court rejects petitions in four more Indian law cases (Indianz) 10/05/15.

October 1, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 10/01

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition was granted in Nebraska v. Parker (Indian Lands - Diminishment) on 10/1/15.

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Recognition & Enrollment section, we feature an article on Interior Department's procedure for Native Hawaiian recognition.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on rights to communal intellectual property.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Two bills were added.
H.R.3599: Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act.
H.R.3603: To grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding taking land into trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

September 25, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/25

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Cobell v. Jewell (Attorney Fees, Trust Fund)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation v. Jewell (Tribal Trust Accounts, Fiduciary Duty)
Tohono O'odham Nation v.  Ducey (Casino Construction, Authorized Indian Gaming)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Ashlee W. v. Department of Child Safety (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights, Drug Abuse)
In re M.R. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Application)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature an article on an 11th Circuit tax decision that could have nationwide effects.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the three featured articles discusses water rights, water quality, and regulatory jurisdiction in Indian country.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One new bill was added:
S.2063: A bill to provide compensation to injured persons relating to the Gold King Mine spill, to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to address mining-related issues, and for other purposes.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature notices from Department of Treasury as well as Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, for feedback on tribal consultation policies.

September 18, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/18

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Citizens against casino gambling in Erie County v. Chaudhuri (Indian Lands, Indian Gaming, Seneca Nation)
Cascadia Wildlands v. Bureau of Indian Affairs (Timber Sales, Endangered Species)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
United States v. Olney (Criminal Jurisdiction)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Diana v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights)
In re the general adjudication of all rights to use water in the Big Horn river system (Indian Water Rights)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Fiduciary Duty section, we feature an article on the federal settlement of a long-running tribal contract support costs case.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on state taxation of off-reservation, out-of-state tribal member income.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Four new bills were added:
H.R.3502: Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015.
H.R.538: Native American Energy Act.
S.1659: Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.
H.R.3502: Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Education on an upcoming public meeting conducted by the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE).

September 10, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/10


U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
United States v. Aubrey (Indian Tribal Organization - Misused Property)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Kizer v. PTP, INC. (Indian Trust Land - Leases)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
We feature a story in the Economic Development section on two tribes working together for a jointly run casino.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on circuit courts' varied approaches to federal statutes in Indian country.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One bill was added:
S.2017: A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek, Alaska, as a Native village, and for other purposes.

September 3, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 9/03

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United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
New Mexico v. Department of Interior (State Regulation of Gambling, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act)
Corabi v. ENIPC Inc. (Wrongful Termination, Jurisdiction)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
C'Hair v. District Court of Ninth Judicial District (Civil Jurisdiction, Tribal Statute of Limitations)
Automotive United Trades Organization v. State (Fuel Taxation)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature a few articles relating to President Obama's trip to Alaska to learn about impacts of climate change and other issues impacting state residents.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, announces funding for tribal education in two notices.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles included is about the results of a national survey on Native American attorneys.

September 1, 2015

Free Indian Law Webinar Exploring the BIA website

Screenshot of webinar registration page
Registration is open for a free, 60-minute webinar entitled, “Introduction to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Website.” Participants will get an overview of the BIA website and learn to locate popular materials. While the webinar is targeted toward librarians, it may be relevant to other researchers as well. 

The webinar is hosted by the US Government Printing Office and will be held September 24, 2015, from 2:00-3:00 pm EDT. For more information and to register, visit the Federal Depository Library Program website.

August 27, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 8/27


U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
The Supreme Court Bulletin was updated to include the Tribal Supreme Court Project's August 27, 2015 Update Memorandum

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Stranburg (Casinos, Rental Tax)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Flathead Irrigation District v. Jewell (Land Ownership Rights on Reservations)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
One of the stories selected for this week is on a project to install a low-carbon microgrid on a Native American reservation.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Health and Human Service, Indian Health Services, regarding a meeting on American Indian/Alaska Native Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature two articles on federalism and one on the idea of tribes as “laboratories” for examining environmental regulation.

August 21, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 8/21



U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
United States v. Escalanti (Proof of Tribal Enrollment, Major Crimes Act)
Harvey v. Ute Indian tribe of the Uintah and Ouray reservation (Civil Jurisdiction)
United States v. Webster (Criminal Jurisdiction)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Grand Canyon Skywalk Development LLC v. Cieslak (Breach of Contract - Public Relations)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
In re A.C. v. Michael C. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights)
In re I.B. v. W.H. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Notice)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Environment & Energy section, we feature stories on the Colorado mine spill and polluted waters in Indian country.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a proposed rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, to revise the Statewide and Tribal Automated Child Welfare Information System regulations.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the four articles featured this week is "Conserving Endangered Species in Indian Country: The Success and Struggles of Joint Secretarial Order 3206 Nineteen Years On."

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One new bill was added.
S. 1979: Bring the Ancient One Home Act of 2015.

August 13, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 8/13

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Knight v. Thompson (Prison Hair Length Policies, Native American Religious Freedom)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Sprint Communications Company L.P. v. Wynne (Tribal Jurisdiction - Telephone Service)
Jones v. United States (Police Pursuit in Indian Country, Dispute over Evidence, Jurisdiction)
Northern Arapaho Tribe v. Burwell (Affordable Care Act - Large Employer Mandate Exemption)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Trent v. Jackson (Tribal Fiduciary Duty)
In re The Crow Water Compact (Water Compact, Water Court Ruling)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature articles on land into trust.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Interior regarding a draft Native American policy for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article from The Bench regarding improving state court-tribal court relations

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Nine new bills were added:
S.1928: A bill to support the education of Indian children.
S.1931: A bill to reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of certain Indian tribes.
S.1984: A bill to prevent Indian tribes and tribal organizations that cultivate, manufacture, or distribute marijuana on Indian land from receiving Federal funds.
S.1937: A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve nutrition in tribal areas, and for other purposes.
S.1955: A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide for equitable allotment of land to Alaska Native veterans.
S.1983: A bill to authorize the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement, and for other purposes.
S.1985: A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain land to Washington County, Utah, to authorize the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Utah, and for other purposes.
S.1986: A bill to provide for a land conveyance in the State of Nevada.
S.1912: A bill to protect the rights of Indian and Native Alaskan voters.

July 30, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 7/30

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition was filed in Jensen v. EXC, Inc. (Jurisdiction, Non-Indian Fee Land) and in Wisconsin v. Ho-Chunk Nation (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Tribal-State Compacts).

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Idaho v. Coeur D'Alene Tribe (Gaming Compact, Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Tulalip Tribes v. Suquamish Indian Tribe (Treaty Fishing Rights)
United States v. Zander (Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, Tribal Government)
Pit River Tribe v. Bureau of Land Management (Geothermal Steam Act - Leases)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Rassi v. Federal Program Integrators, LLC (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Poarch Band of Creek Indians v. Hildreth (Property Tax, Trust Property)
Anderson v. Duran (Official Tribal Government, Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Goodeagle v. U.S. (Individual Indian Money, Fiduciary Duty)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
People v. Riley (Casinos, Commercial Bribery)
In re I.R. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Application)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Health & Welfare section, we feature a couple of articles on exempting tribes from the Affordable Care Act's large employer mandate. 

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revision of directives on American Indian and Alaska Native relations Forest Service manual.

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on the nature, reach, and sources of tribal law.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One bill has become law on July 7, 2015: To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and for other purposes.

Eleven new bills were added:
H.R.3166: Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2015.
H.R.3270: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt Indian tribes from compensatory mitigation requirements in connection with certain discharges of dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.
H.R.3271: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to allow preservation leasing as a form of compensatory mitigation for discharges of dredged or fill material affecting State or Indian land, and for other purposes.
H.R.3211: To provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.
S.3252: To provide grants to eligible entities to develop and maintain or improve and expand before school, afterschool, and summer school programs for Indian and Alaska Native students, and for other purposes.
S.1879: Interior Improvement Act.
S.1843: A bill to enhance communication between Federal, State, tribal, and local jurisdictions and to ensure the rapid and effective deportation of certain criminal aliens.
S.1822: A bill to take certain Federal land located in Tuolumne County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, and for other purposes.
H.R.3133: Relating to certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members.
H.R.3137: To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust, and for other purposes.
H.R.3172: To amend the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to provide for State and tribal management and protection of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes.

July 16, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 7/16



U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for certiorari was filed in Torres v. Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians (Sovereign Immunity, Liability of Tribal Officers) on 6/22/15.

See also the Tribal Supreme Court Project's July 15, 2015 Update Memorandum.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
United States v. Zepeda (Major Crimes Act, Indian Status)
United States of America v. Bryant (Jurisdiction, Uncounseled Convictions)
Luckerman v. Narragansett Indian Tribe (Attorney Fees)

U.S. Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Crow Allottees Association v. United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (Indian Water Rights - Compact)
Doe and Doe v. Jesson (Indian Child Welfare Act - Notice)
Pro-Football, INC. v. Blackhorse (Trademarks)
South Fork Livestock Partnership v. United States (Grazing Permits)
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians v. Crosby (Employment Termination)
Williams v. Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Employment Age Discrimination)
Flute v. The United States (Federal Breach of Trust)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Environment & Energy section, we feature three articles on the status of renewable energy development on tribal lands.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Bureau of the Census about tribal consultation meetings with federally recognized tribes for tribes to share insights, make recommendations, and discuss concerns related to the 2020 Census.

Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature eight articles this week, including one on placing a limiting principle on federal monetary influence of tribes.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Nine new bills were added:
S.1749: Tribal Tax Incentive for Renewable Energy Act.
H.R.3063: To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt Alaska Native and American Indian programs from sequestration.
S.1745: A bill to provide grants to eligible entities to develop and maintain or improve and expand before school, afterschool, and summer school programs for Indian and Alaska Native students, and for other purposes.
H.R.2958: Dine College Act of 2015.
S.1753: A bill to enhance communication between Federal, State, tribal, and local jurisdictions and to ensure the rapid and effective deportation of certain criminal aliens.
H.R.3026: Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2015.
S.1694: Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act of 2015.
S.2212: To take certain Federal lands located in Lassen County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Susanville Indian Rancheria, and for other purposes.
H.R.2176: Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act.

July 2, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 7/02


U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for certiorari was granted on June 30, 2015 for Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin v. U.S. (Self-determination Contract)

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort v. National Labor Relations Board (Gaming, Employment Law)
Pistor v. Garcia (Tribal Officials, Sovereign Immunity)
Pueblo of Jemez v. United States (Aboriginal Land Rights)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
State v. Steven B. (Criminal Jurisdiction, Indian Country Land Status)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Recognition & Enrollment section, we feature a story about federal acknowledgment of a Virginia tribe.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published new rules regarding federal acknowledgment of American Indian tribes.

Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on Indian land tenure.

June 26, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 6/26

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Borrichio v. Casino (Employment Discrimination, Casinos)
In re Curtis Vale Womelsdorf and Lavonne Mae Womelsdorf, Debtors (Bankruptcy)
United Planners Financial Services of America v. Sac and Fox Nation (Sovereign Immunity)
Southern Ute Indian Tribe v. U.S. Department of the Interior (Administrative Rule - Hydraulic Fracturing)

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Robinson v. Jewell (Indian Land Title - Non-Recognized Tribe)
Shields v. Wilkinson (Fiduciary duty - Oil and Gas Leases)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
In re Payne/Pumphrey/Fortson, Minors (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights)
In re K.J.B. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Notice and Termination of Parental Rights)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Education section, we feature an article describing tribes seeking flexibility or waivers under No Child Left Behind Act.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature several notices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding approval of leasing regulations under the HEARTH Act.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Two new bills were added:
H.R.2684: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act.
H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. See specifically under the heading BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION.

Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article that suggests the Michigan State court system consider expanding tribal peacemaking principles.

June 19, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 6/19

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
National Labor Relations Board Chickasaw Nation D/B/A Winstar World Casino and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 886, Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (National Labor Relations Act)
Patchak v. Jewell and Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Land into Trust)
United States v. Washington (Treaty Fishing Rights)
Native American Arts Inc. v. Peter Stone Co. (Indian Arts and Crafts Act)

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation v. Utah (Jurisdiction)
United States v. Billie (Tribal Sovereign Immunity - Tribal Government)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Unkechaug Indian Nation v. Smokes for less Smoke Shop (Smoke Shop Licensing)
In re Interest of Nery V. v. Mario V., Sr. and Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Indian Child Welfare Act - Active Efforts)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Economic Development and Intergovernmental sections, we feature articles about a tribe approving an ordinance that legalizes marijuana for medical, recreational, and commercial use.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the National Park Service regarding Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee meetings scheduled for fall 2015.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Seven new bills were added:
S.1163: Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015.
S.1310: Native American Indian Education Act.
H.R.386: American Indian Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act of 2015.
H.R.2387: Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act.
H.R.2733: Nevada Native Nations Land Act.
H.R.2791: To require that certain Federal lands be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of certain Indian tribes in Oregon, and for other purposes.
H.R.2760: American Indian Trust Responsibility Review Act of 2015.

Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles featured is a description of ongoing restatement project on the law of American Indians.

June 15, 2015

NILL added new content to the the U.S. Supreme Court Indian Law Bulletin on 6/15

U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for Certiorari was granted in Dollar General Corporation v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (Tribal Court Jurisdiction) on June 15, 2015.

Related News Story:
SCOTUS to hear case on tribal court jurisdiction. (Courthouse News Service) 6/15/15.

June 12, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 6/12

drawing of gavel
United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
United States v. Kasper (Crime Victims' Rights Act - Tribal Government)

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
National Labor Relations Board v. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government (National Labor Relations Act - Employment & Labor Organizing Activities)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
In re P.R. (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights; Placement Preferences)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Economic Development section, we feature an article about a case relating to land transfer for a California tribe.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the National Indian Gaming Commission regarding 2015 final fee rate and fingerprint fees as well as adopted rules with corrections to various regulations previously issued.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
Four bills were added:
H.R.2626: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit Indian tribal governments to be shareholders of S corporations.
S.1497: A bill to exempt the Indian Health Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and certain other programs for Indians from sequestration.
H.R.2009: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act of 2015.
H.R.2719: To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize grants to Indian tribes to further achievement of tribal coastal zone objectives, and for other purposes.

Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article about Protecting American Indian women from violence on tribal lands.

June 5, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 6/05



U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for Certiorari was filed in Nebraska v. Parker (Surplus Land Acts) on 5/27/15 and in Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma v. Borough of Jim Thorpe (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) on 6/2/15.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Big Lagoon Rancheria v. State of California (Gaming Compact; Good Faith Negotiations; Land Into Trust)
Sorace v. United States (Federal Tort Claims Act; Drunk Driving; Wrongful Death)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Cosentino v. Fuller (Wrongful Termination; Indian Gaming)
In re Doe (Termination of Parental Rights; Concurrent Jurisdiction)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Culture and Tradition section, we feature an article about a case before the U.S. Supreme Court to allow reburial of Jim Thorpe.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Department of Interior regarding land acquisition for the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians of California.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
One new bill was added:
S.133: Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2015.

May 28, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 5/28



U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2014-2015update.html
Petition for Certiorari was denied for Stop the Casino 101 v. Brown (Validity of Gaming Compact) on 5/26/15. 

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Phillip v. State (Fishing Rights)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes v. United States Department of Interior (Indian Water Rights)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Voting section, we feature an article about the Department of Justice legislative proposal to improve access to voting in Indian Country.

Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
We feature an article on the Indian Child Welfare Act's waning power after Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature proposed rules of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding housing for the homeless.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
We added 17 new bills this week:
S.494: Authorizing Alaska Production Act.
S.947: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation.
H.R.329: Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Consolidation Act of 2015.
H.R.387: Economic Development Through Tribal Land Exchange Act.
H.R.511: Tribal Labor Soveriegnty Act of 2015.
H.R.1082: Building upon Unique Indian Learning and Development Act
H.R.395: Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act of 2015.
H.R.1127: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain grants to assist nursing homes for veterans located on tribal lands.
H.R.1842: Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2015.
S.132: Oregon and California Land Grant Act of 2015.
S.816: A bill to amend the Coquille Restoration Act to clarify certain provisions relating to the management of the Coquille Forest.
H.R.487: To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.
S.872: Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act.
H.R.184: Lumbee Recognition Act.
S.438: IRRIGATE Act.
H.R.238: American Indian Empowerment Act of 2015.
H.R.1729: To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts, and for other purposes.

May 21, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 5/21



U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin See the May 21, 2015, Update Memoranda at the Tribal Supreme Court Project website.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Quechan Tribe of Fort Yuma Indian Reservation v. United States (Fiduciary Duty - Health Care)
Tremblay v. Mohegan Sun Casino (Age Discrimination; Tribal Casinos)
Fort Yates Public School District #4 v. Murphy (Jurisdiction; Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Belcourt Public School District v. Davis (Jurisdiction; Defamation)

State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Florida (State Taxation - Rental; State Taxation - Utilities)
Idaho v. Coeur d'Alene Tribe (Indian Gaming - Class III)

United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Griffith v. Caney Valley Public Schools (Freedom of Religion; Education Policy)
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians v. United States (Tribal Land Rights)
Fort Sill Apache Tribe v. National Indian Gaming Commission and Chaudhuri (Indian Gaming; National Indian Gaming Commission - Notice of Violation)

News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Culture & Tradition section, we feature an article about the international human rights court.

Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles featured is about climate justice and displacement.

Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature a notice of the Bureau of Indian Education about the availability of grants to tribes and their tribal education departments.

U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/114_uslegislation.html
We added 11 new bills:
S.1177: Every Child Achieves Act of 2015.
S.818: A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.
S.815: Cow Creek Umpqua Land Conveyance Act.
H.R.1730: To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Alaska, is and shall be recognized as an eligible Native village under that Act, and for other purposes.
H.R.1632: Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2015.
H.R.1296: To amend the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to clarify certain settlement terms, and for other purposes.
H.R.1157: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2015.
H.R.1028: Return of Certain Lands at Fort Wingate to The Original Inhabitants Act.
H.R.872: To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
H.R.1068: Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Act of 2015.
H.R.996: Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act.

Bloomberg BNA publishes a new Tax Management Portfolio

Bloomberg BNA recently released a new State Tax Portfolio entitled State Taxation of American Indians, the Tribes, and Those Doing Business With Them: Sovereignty, Indian Commerce Clause, Treaties and Statutes (Multistate 1440, ISSN 1083-2289). Written by Professor Richard D. Pomp, of the University of Connecticut School of Law, the portfolio focuses on the Indian Commerce Clause and offers a detailed analysis and discussion of prominent U.S. Supreme Court cases and other seminal Indian tax cases. The portfolio identifies the applicable jurisprudents and rules governing the state taxation of Indians, tribes, and those doing business with them. A description and table of contents are available through the NILL catalog. For more information, or to purchase a copy of the portfolio, contact Bloomberg BNA.

screen shot of IRS web page
For those looking for information on federal taxation of Indian tribes, the IRS has a website with links to information on topics such as taxation of per capita payments from trust funds and income from casinos or natural resources, as well as a link to published guidance such as revenue rulings and private letter rulings.

May 15, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 5/15

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Colbert v. United States (Self-Determination Contract; Wrongful Death)
City of Duluth v. Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Indian Gaming - Tribal-State Contracts)
Yurok Tribe v. Department of the Interior (Self-Determination Contracts)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
Loya v. Gutierrez (Indemnification; Tribal Police)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Team Systems International, LLC v. Haozous (Second Amendment; Sovereign Immunity)
Bear v. The County of Jackson (Voting Discrimination; Equal Opportunity)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Tribal Government section, we feature an article legislation to reverse National Labor Relations Board jurisdictions over Indian tribal governments.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the featured articles is on the topic of tribal disenrollment, and another is on a ruling in a class action law suit regarding Indian Child Welfare Act hearings.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature proposed rules from the Department of Interior regarding exempting certain records in the Indian Arts and Crafts Board system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act.

May 8, 2015

NILL added new content to the Indian Law Bulletins on 5/08

drawing of gavel
* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2015cta.html
Wisconsin v. Ho-Chunk Nation (Indian Gaming - Electronic Poker; Tribal-State Compact)

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2015state.html
J.N.T. v. Cullman County Department of Human Resources (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights)
Payton S. v. State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services (Indian Child Welfare Act - Termination of Parental Rights; Child in Need of Aid)
Lavallie v. Lavallie (Indian Child Welfare Act - Concurrent Jurisdiction)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2015dct.html
Jamul Action Committee v.  Chaudhuri ( Repatriation; Indian Gaming)
Navajo Health Foundation—Sage Memorial Hospital, INC. v. Burwell (Indian Health Service - Contracts; Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act)
Vogel v. CA Inc. (Labor & Employment - Race Discrimination)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
In the Intergovernmental section, we feature an article on a ruling that may help increase tribal oil revenues.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2015lr.html
One of the articles discusses how Arizona v. California left an unwanted cloud over the Colorado river basin.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2015fr.html
We feature adopted rules of the Department of Interior relating to Indian oil valuation amendments.