June 3, 2026

Indian Law Bulletins Updated 6/3/2026

Federal Courts Bulletin

  • United States v. Medicine Horse (criminal jurisdiction - sentencing)
  • Rousseau v. Craven, et al. (Tribal jurisdiction; Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA))
  • Rousseau v. Craven, et al. (Tribal jurisdiction; Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA))
  • Pueblo of Jemez, et al. v. United States (resource management; Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA))
  • Manzini v. Cypress, et al. (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA))
  • Dauzat v. G P S Hospitality Partners IV L L C, et al. (Tribal jurisdiction)

Tribal Courts Bulletin

  • In the matter of RW, CCW, SHW, RAW, and JW (Tribal law; Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA))
  • Lexington Insurance Company v. Kewadin Casino (jurisdiction)
  • Tulalip Tribes v. Jesus Rivera (jurisdiction over non-members)

State Courts Bulletin

  • In the Matter of: L.C., X.P., and N.C., Youths in Need of Care. (Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA))
  • People v. Caswell (jurisdiction; treaty rights)
  • Jace B. v. Department of Family and Community Services (Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA))
  • State v. Salazar (criminal jurisdiction; Major Crimes Act)
  • State of Oklahoma ex rel. Stitt v. City of Tulsa (criminal jurisdiction)
  • In re K.L. (Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA))

U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin

  • S.4458 - Caja del Rio Protection Act / A bill to establish the Caja del Rio Special Management Area and Caja del Rio National Conservation Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
  • S.4666 - A bill to require officers and employees of the Department of Homeland Security to receive training with respect to Indian tribes, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.8616 - Caja del Rio Protection Act / A bill to establish the Caja del Rio Special Management Area and Caja del Rio National Conservation Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

U.S. Regulatory Bulletin

  • Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish (Commerce)
  • Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish (Commerce)
  • Notice of Intended Disinterment From Carlisle Barracks Post Cemetery (DoD)

Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin

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  • Claiming hula: An analysis of Western and Indigenous perspectives of intellectual property rights.
  • In Re Lelah-Puc-Ka-Chee: A case study on the Americanization of law in the Heartland, 1898-1908.
  • Proactive solutions in implementing Tribal digital sovereignty.

News Bulletin

This week, in brief:

  • Deb Haaland wins New Mexico Democratic primary for governor
  • More than 50 Indigenous candidates in June 2 primary elections
  • Arizona’s Tribal regalia toolkits aid Indigenous students, families and schools amid grad season
  • Oklahoma Supreme Court nullifies Tulsa, Muscogee Nation settlement agreement
  • Minnesota Tribal Nations continue steps toward energy independence

Announcements

  • The Native American Rights Fund is hiring an Election Protection Manager, a Digital Engagement and Outreach Manager, and a Media Relations and Storytelling Manager. Learn more at our Career Center.