November 12, 2025

Indian Law Bulletins Updated 11/12/2025

Federal Courts Bulletin

  • Blue Lake Rancheria, et al. v. Kalshi Inc., et al. (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA); Event Contracts)
  • Metlakatla Indian Community v. Dunleavy, et al. (Fishing Rights; Rule 19; Tribal Sovereign Interests)
  • State of California ex rel. Bonta v. Del Rosa, et al. (Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 (PACT Act); Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
  • Muscogee (Creek) Nation v. Kunzweiler (Concurrent Criminal Jurisdiction; Preliminary Injunction)
  • Boyd v. United States, et al. (Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA); Tribal Sovereign Immunity)

Tribal Courts Bulletin

  • Tarabochia v. Quinault Indian Nation (Disenrollment; Tribal Membership)

State Courts Bulletin

  • In re the Termination of Parental Rights to L.J.L. (Indian Child Welfare Act)

U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin

  • H.R.5935 - Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act / To approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

News Bulletin

This week, in brief:

  • Standing Rock Sioux Tribe argues against pipeline lawsuit dismissal in latest DAPL filing
  • The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery
  • Lumbee recognition debate rekindled in Senate hearing
  • In Maine prisons, Native American sweat lodges are part of the program
  • Gorsuch, Thomas want to ‘correct’ 139-year-old Supreme Court ruling

Announcements

  • The Native American Rights Fund is hiring a Staff Attorney in the Alaska office. Learn more about the vacancy on our website.