After months of waiting, the
U.S. Supreme Court will finally decide whether to hear an off-reservation gaming dispute involving the
Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan.
The Supreme Court scheduled a June 13 conference to consider a petition filed by the state of Michigan,
according to Docket Sheet No. 12-515. The justices will then issue an order, either accepting or denying the case, most likely on the following Monday.
The tribe opened a casino on land that was acquired in connection with a land
claim settlement. A federal judge ordered the tribe to close the facility but
the
6th Circuit Court of
Appeals lifted the injunction in a decision on August 15, 2012.
The tribe has not reopened the casino. Nevertheless, Michigan
Attorney General Bill
Schuette wants the Supreme Court to hear the case.
The
Department of Justice is urging the court not to accept Michigan's petition. The brief points out that the casino site has not been placed in trust.
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Relevant Documents:
Department of Justice Brief (May 14, 2013)
Memorandum
for NIGC Chairwoman (December 21, 2010)
DOI
Solicitor Letter (December 21, 2010)
6th Circuit Decision:
Michigan
v. Bay Mills Indian Community (August 15, 2012)
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