Nebraska v. Elise M — Another ICWA case, this time involving the transfer of an ICWA case to tribal court. Wonder how, or if, the absolutely horrifying aftermath of the Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl case will affect the decision on whether to review this matter. Ring v. United States – not really an Indian law petition but does involve the challenge to the conviction of a former associate of Jack Abramoff. James L. v. Devin H. – a pro se ICWA petition. No chance for a grant here. Matheson v. Washington Dept. of Revenue – No chance for a grant here, either. Part of a long-standing dispute between Indian smokeshop retailers and the state and the tribe. Native Village of Eyak v. Pritzker – troubling case, with the CA9 apparently applying the wrong standard, or applying it it incorrectly. Onondaga Nation v. New York – The SCT has already denied similar petitions in land claims involving the Cayuga and Oneida Indian Nations. Tonasket v. Sargent – Very little chance of a grant, as both petitioner and respondent are tribal. An intra-tribal dispute, rarely heard before the Supreme Court.Get the Story:
The October 2013 Term Long Conference: Indian Law Edition (Turtle Talk 9/30)
No Indian Law Grants from Supreme Court’s Long Conference (Turtle Talk 10/1)
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