Officials in Sonoma County, California, say the Mishewal Wappo
Tribe will try to build a casino if it wins federal recognition.
The county wants to intervene in the tribe's lawsuit against the Interior Department. The tribe says its interests will be affected by a decision or a settlement in the case.
The tribe says its first goal is to regain recognition. "We are trying to get back what was taken from us," Chairman Scott Gabaldon told The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.
A hearing in the case is scheduled for April 19.
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County: Alexander Valley tribe wants authority to build casino
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