Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2022.html
- Bird Industries, Inc v. The Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act; Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
- Portland General Electric Company v. State of Oregon and Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (Ceremonial Fishing and Harvesting)
- Block v. Tule River Tribal Council (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
- Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Jaeger (Voting Rights Act; Redistricting)
State Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2022.html
- Baker v. Erickson (Tribal Courts; Child Custody)
- State of Wisconsin v. House (Public Law 280)
U.S. Legislation - 117th Congress Bulletin
https://narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/117_uslegislation.html
- S.4505 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the program for direct housing loans made to Native American veterans, and for other purposes.
Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin (contact us if you need help finding a copy of an article)
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2022.html
- Reimagining the Violence Against Women Act for tribes in 2022.
- Eli-Tpitahatohek Tpaskuwakonol Waponahkik (How we, Native people, reflect on the law in the Dawnland).
News Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
This week, in brief:
- Janet Mills’ pause on tribal rights measure echoes politics in Muskie era
- Tulalip Tribes sues Juul, claiming e-cigarette maker targeted youth with ‘deceptive’ ads
- Michigan Public Service Commission requests further data regarding Line 5 safety risks
- Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe awarded $1.1M grant to revive aquaculture business
- California bill aims to increase availability of tribal foster homes
- Karuk Tribe official brings traditional knowledge to federal wildlife commission
- Cherokee Nation Business contributes $10 million to Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
- Navajo Nation again considers legislation to repeal same-sex marriage ban
- Supreme Court will hear Indian Child Welfare Act cases this fall -- What this means for Indian Country
- Professor recruiting Native teachers to work in their hometowns
- Program helps educators accurately teach Native American content in classrooms
