U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin
One petition for certiorari was filed 9/10/26:
- Aubol v. Andeavor Logistics, L.P. (26-388) (Federal common law trespass cause of action)
One petition for certiorari was filed 9/8/26:
- New Mexico Trappers Association v. Torrez (26-361) (New Mexico Statute § 17-11-4(H))
Federal Courts Bulletin
- Cherokee Nation, et al. v. United States Department of the Interior, et al. (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA); Administrative Procedure Act (APA))
- Gage v. Nelson, et al. (Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA); Tribal sovereign immunity)
- Blue Lake Rancheria, et al. v. Kalshi, Inc., et al. (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA); Commodity Exchange Act (CEA))
- Cayuga Nation v. Parker, et al. (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO))
Tribal Courts Bulletin
- Interest of [Redacted] (Tribal law; Hocąk Nation Children & Family Act; Tribal jurisdiction)
State Courts Bulletin
- Columbia Riverkeeper and Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation v. State of Washington Pollution Control Hearings Board (resource management; Clean Water Act (CWA); State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA))
U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin
- S.5440 - A bill to transfer certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.
- H.R.10307 - Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act / To clarify surface transportation for subsistence users of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
- H.R.10435 - Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Recognition Act / To extend Federal recognition to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.
- H.R.10458 - To transfer certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.
Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin
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- Returning looted cultural heritage.
News Bulletin
This week, in brief:
- Line 5 returns to service after 1.3 million-gallon spill in Wisconsin, but scrutiny of Great Lakes pipeline plan intensifies
- To keep using the ‘Utes’ name, the University of Utah just agreed to these major changes
- California Tribes win protections for sacred sites and ceremonies
- US appeals court blocks Kalshi from offering event contracts on Native American lands
- Colorado River Indian Tribes reaches agreement with Central Arizona Water Conservation District on Colorado River water
Announcements
- The Native American Rights Fund has partnered with ZRG Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Chief Operating Officer. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application at Aspen Leadership Group's website.
