Tribal Code Research:
Did you know the National Indian Law Library provides access to tribal laws?
NILL provides access to more than 240 tribal codes. Visit our Tribal Law Gateway to learn more.
* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.html
A petition for certiorari was filed in Salazar v. Ramah Navajo Chapter (tribal contractor costs, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.) and in Corboy v. Louie (Hawaii Homes Commission Act). Petition for cert. was denied in Gila River Indian Community v. Lyon (United States as a necessary party).
* U.S. Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htm
Cases featured:
Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla & Cupeno Indians v. Salazar (tribal law enforcement funding contract)
ERTC, LLC. v. Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians (lease agreement, eviction)
Alturas Indian Rancheria V. California Gambling Control Commission (intra-tribal dispute)
* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/currentstate.htm
Janelle A. v. State, Dept. of Health & Social Services (termination of parental rights)
Oneida Indian Nation v. Hunt Const. Group, Inc. (casino, breach of construction contract)
* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
We feature an article about an aggresive strategy submitted by U.S. Senator, Daniel Akaka to recognize Native Hawaiians.
* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.htm
We feature a short article on tribal criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country and Idaho.
* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/currentleg.html
This week we added one new bill: S.1763: Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act.
* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/currentfr.htm
We feature a notice of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Administration on Children, Youth and Families and the award of five single-source expansion supplement grants to support expanded technical assistance activities in the field of child welfare.
