U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
One petition for certiorari was filed 7/7/26:
- Wilton Rancheria v. Unite Here International Union (26-39) (Tribal law; Federal Arbitration Act)
Federal Courts Bulletin
- Metlakatla Indian Community v. Dunleavy, et al. (fishing rights)
- Lummi Nation v. Whidbey Telephone Company, et al. (cultural resources; Tribal consultation)
- Smith, et al. v. United States (Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDA))
- Lower Brule Sioux Tribe v. United States Department of Interior, et al. (Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDA); Tribally Controlled Schools Act (TCSA))
- Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, et al. v. Howe, et al. (Voting Rights Act (VRA))
- McClamary v. D&L Real Estate Enterprises, LLC, et al. (Tribal jurisdiction; civil jurisdiction)
State Courts Bulletin
- Maui Tomorrow Foundation v. Maui Planning Commission (Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); resource management)
- Erin I. v. Department of Family & Community Services (Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA))
- Matter of M.A.D. (Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA))
U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin
- S.4976 - A bill to improve outcomes for Native children by empowering Tribal communities, strengthening families, and increasing access to critical services, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9604 - Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act / To ensure the Department of Interior will manage all Tribal education and job training, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9621 - Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 / To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the taking of pinnipeds on the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the State of Washington to protect species of salmon listed as endangered species or threatened species and other nonlisted species of fish, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9637 - Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026 / To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize intentional lethal take by certain Indian Tribes of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a specified portion of the Columbia River, and for other purposes.
U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
- Filing of Survey Plats: Alaska (Interior)
- FY 2026 Job Placement and Training-Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment); Solicitation of Proposals (Interior)
Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
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- How Indian law can take on prediction market giants.
- I didn't get justice, but I was well-represented: How legal representation matters in Native communities.
- State tax exemptions for Tribal cultural property.
News Bulletin
This week, in brief:
- Line 5 opponents furious with permitting decision
- Trump moves to shrink Grand Staircase-Escalante, Bears Ears; Tribes condemn decision as attack on consultation and cultural heritage
- Data centers are booming. Indigenous leaders want help protecting their lands.
- 6 years post-McGirt ruling, Choctaw court system managing caseload expanded by 1,000%
- ‘This is in your hands.’ | Native leaders urge lawmakers to take action on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis
Announcements
- The Native American Rights Fund has partnered with ZRG Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Chief Operating Officer. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application at Aspen Leadership Group's website.
- The Native American Rights Fund is hiring a Legal Practice Manager in the Boulder office. Learn more at our Career Center.
