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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2002

A Minnesota tribe on Tuesday questioned the city of Detroit's new casino deals, saying they could be in violation of court orders.

The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians has won its case against the city and a federal judge has threatened to shut down the existing casinos. The tribe believes the agreements violate its constitutional rights.

To address the issue, the city council has hired a lawyer to respond to the case. The council also has to approve the deals Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick made with the three casinos.

Get the Story:
Mayor brokers Detroit casino deals in 70 days (The Detroit News 3/27)
Detroit council has final say (The Detroit News 3/27)
More gaming, fewer rooms suit operators (The Detroit News 3/27)
Construction of hotels could begin in summer (The Detroit News 3/27)
Minorities split over deal (The Detroit News 3/27)
Separated casinos will limit spin-off (The Detroit News 3/27)
Pete Waldmeir: Casino deal is one both sides can live with, for time being (The Detroit News 3/27)

Get the Case:
LAC VIEUX LAKE BAND v. MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BD., No. 00-1879 (6th Cir. January 11, 2002)

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Mich. tribes win gaming dispute (11/8)