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Wednesday, October 1, 2003

The state of Rhode Island plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling in favor of a land-into-trust acquisition for the Narragansett Tribe.

The tribe plans to use the 31 acres for housing. The land is outside the tribe's settlement area and the judge said the tribe has full self-government powers over it.

The state and the town of Charlestown allege the land can be used for a casino.

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Tribe rejoices in ruling on 31 acres for housing (The Providence Journal 10/1)
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Related Indian Board of Indian Appeals Decisions:
18 IBIA 67 (12/05/1989) | 35 IBIA 93 (06/29/2000)

Relevant Links:
Narragansett Tribe - http://www.narragansett-tribe.org

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Judge affirms Narragansett Tribe land-into-trust (9/30)

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