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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2002

A federal judge won't allow the United Band of Keetoowahs to intervene in lawsuit over the Arkansas River bed.

The tribe said its interests weren't being represented by the Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. The judge said the challenge was too late and could derail legislation to settle the case.

If the settlement is approved, the Cherokee Nation would get $25 million million. The Choctaw Nation would get $18.75 million and the Chickasaw Nation would get $6.25 million for their rights to the river bed.

Get the Story:
Judge denies tribe's bid to enter suit (The Daily Oklahoman 10/11)

Get the Bill:
The Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act (H.R.3534)

Related Stories:
Okla. tribe wants river suit kept alive (09/10)