A federal judge is expected to issue a ruling in the Seneca Nation tobacco taxation case.

The tribe asked for a temporary restraining order to prevent the state of New York from imposing a tobacco tax on the reservation. The tribe says the plan infringes on its treaty rights and its sovereignty.

According to a poll commissioned by the tribe, nearly 70 percent of respondents said they supported treaty rights.

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Court decision expected in Seneca Indians' tax feud with NYS; collections to start next week (AP 8/27)
Poll: NYers want state to honor treaty rights (The Dunkirk Evening Observer 8/27)
Seneca poll: Don't collect cigarette taxes (Business First of Buffalo 8/26)