Columnist discusses Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case
Many within the America Indian community are warning Bay Mills to “Stay away from the U.S. Supreme Court.” They fear Bay Mills’ fight to reopen its Vanderbilt gambling facility is a loser for all Indians. In 2011, 240 tribes operated 460 gaming facilities throughout America. To some degree, they all are exposed to the risk presented by Bay Mills’ legal play. A year ago, the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that federal Judge Paul Maloney did not have the authority to close Bay Mills Vanderbilt casino. When Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette appealed the decision to the Supreme Court and the justices agreed to hear the case, it was enough to make Port Huron casino backers want to cry.Get the Story:
Cliff Schrader: Court could defeat Bay Mills, hurt American Indian rights (The Port Huron Times Herald 9/6) Relevant Documents:
Supreme Court Order List | Supreme Court Docket Sheet No. 12-515 6th Circuit Decision:
Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community (August 15, 2012)
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