U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
The Tribal Supreme Court Project published an Update Memorandum on July 21, 2025.
Federal Courts Bulletin
- Liveious v. Caesars Entertainment, Inc., et al. (Diversity Jurisdiction; Tribal Entities)
- Spencer v. Lewis, et al. (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
- Williams, et al. v. Martorello, et al. (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO); Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
- Gonzales, et al. v. United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, et al. (Tribal Leadership Recognition; Crossclaim)
- Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians v. Unite Here Local #19 (Labor Dispute; State Labor Law)
Tribal Courts Bulletin
- In the Matter of Lile (Attorney Discipline; Conflict of Interest)
- O'Donnell v. Wyand (Tribal Sovereign Immunity; Official Act)
- Flint v. Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (Tort Claims Act; Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation v. Wingate (Correct or Reduce Sentence)
U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin
- H.R.4463 - To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
U.S. Regulatory Bulletin
- Providing Technical Assistance Related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (HHS)
- Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Native Employment Works (NEW) Plan Guidance and NEW Program Report (HHS)
News Bulletin
This week, in brief:
- Native Americans rail against Trump's call to change Commanders' name back
- Tribes confront the resource-intensive drive to power AI
- On the Klamath, Tribal youths celebrate a river revival after removal of toxic dams
- Interior finalizes major Alaskan land transfer to NANA Regional Corporation
- Oklahoma oil and gas regulator dismisses environmental authority of Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Announcements
- The Native American Rights Fund is hiring a Staff Attorney in the Alaska office. Learn more about the vacancy on our website.
