December 17, 2025

Indian Law Bulletins Updated 12/17/2025

Federal Courts Bulletin

  • LaBatte v. Gangle, et al. (Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction; Sovereign Authority Over Members and Territories)
  • McGowan v. Tix, et al. (Tribal Court Jurisdiction; Nonmember Consensual Relationship)
  • Perez v. City of San Antonio (Religious Freedom; Injunction Pending Appeal)
  • United States v. Bullhead (Tribal Police; Uncounseled Statement; Tribal Court Advocate)
  • Bridges, et al. v. Raines, et al. (Tribal Lending; Tribal Law)

State Courts Bulletin

  • Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians v. North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA))

U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin

  • S.3475 - A bill to authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
  • S.3478 - A bill to assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin

  • Tribal General Welfare Benefits (IRS)
  • Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments (IRS)

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin

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  • Risk assessment and recidivism among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Persons: A meta-analysis.

News Bulletin

This week, in brief:

  • A top Trump official has financial ties to controversial Nevada lithium project
  • Tribe considering proposal to make all members 100% Crow blood quantum
  • Federal court dismisses challenge to NY Indigenous mascot ban
  • Woman sues state over alleged sexual abuse while in foster care
  • Tribal ID refused at North Dakota liquor store raises questions about state law

Announcements

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