U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/2024-2025update.html
One petition for certiorari was filed 9/26/2024:
- Kanam v. Burgum (24-1019) (Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994)
Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2025.html
- United States v. Christy (Indian Country)
- Cayuga Nation v. New York State Gaming Commission, et al. (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA); Eleventh Amendment Immunity)
- Tsi Akim Maidu of Taylorsville Rancheria v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior (California Rancheria Termination Act; Federal Recognition)
- Indigenous Peoples of Coastal Bend v. United States Army Corps of Engineers (National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Administrative Procedure Act (APA))
- Zhinin v. Harry, et al. (Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA); Medical Clearance)
- Jones v. Redbird (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
- Musick v. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, et al. (Tribal Law Enforcement)
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, et al. (Administrative Procedure Act (APA); Issue Preclusion)
- Center for Biological Diversity v. United States Forest Service, et al. (National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); Tribal Consultation)
- Massapequa Union Free School District, et al. v. New York State Board of Regents, et al. (Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); Native American Mascots)
- Makah Indian Tribe v. Exxon Mobile Corp., et al., Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe v. Exxon Mobile Corp., et al. (Remand to State Court; State Law Claims Brought by Tribal Sovereign Entities)
- Courte Oreilles Lakes Association Inc., et al. v. Zawistowski (Clean Water Act (CWA); Standing; Irrigated Agriculture)
Tribal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/tribal/2025.html
- Beck v. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, et al. (Justiciability; Political Question Doctrine)
- Matos v. Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise (Board of Review; Procedural Due Process)
- Charles v. Boyd (Civil Assault; Civil Actions Law)
State Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2025.html
- In the interest of G.L.W. (Indian Child Welfare Act)
- In re C.J.J.I. (Indian Child Welfare Act)
U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin
http://narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/119_uslegislation.html
- S.1131 - Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act / A bill to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
- S.1181 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 with respect to the Department of Energy Tribal loan guarantee program, and for other purposes.
- S.1301 - A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.
- H.R.2345 - Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act / To establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2388 - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act / To take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2389 - Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act /To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2412 - Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act / To establish an Office for Indigenous Affairs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2639 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for telehealth services furnished by Indian health programs.
- S.Res.142 - A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
- S.Res.156 - A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
- H.Con.Res.24 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
http://narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2025.html
- Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska (Interior)
- Information Collection: Tribal Participation in the Advance Notification Program (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
- Notice of Final Determination on Expansion of Formula Area for the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria (HUD)
Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin (contact us if you need help finding a copy of an article)
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/currentlr.html
- Flowing justice: Quantifying water rights in the wake of Arizona v. Navajo Nation — Navigating the legal oasis for Native American water sovereignty.
- Indigeneity, data genocide, and public health.
- Indigenous communities suffer multi-generational trauma ("susto") from the trafficking and slavery of Native women and children.
- The Ninth Circuit’s RFRA standard of “substantial burden” as applied to Native American sacred sites.
- Structural federal Indian law after Brackeen.
News Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.html
This week, in brief:
- Haskell, SIPI employees reinstated but ‘doesn't change the fact of what happened’
- Tribes, environmental groups appeal to Michigan Supreme Court to block Line 5 tunnel under Straits
- Federal judge dismisses Standing Rock’s latest lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline
- Tribes, long shut out from their own health data, fight for access and sovereignty
- New Mexico becomes 20th state to guarantee students’ right to wear regalia
