The Wyandotte Nation is asking a federal judge to rule on the validity of the state of Kansas' raid of the tribe's casino in downtown Kansas City.
The tribe contends the state had no jurisdiction to enter the land, which is in trust. A hearing will be held in Topeka this morning on the tribe's request to reopen the casino.
The Shriner Tract was taken into trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The National Indian Gaming Commission, in an opinion, said the land is under the jurisdiction of the tribe, but that the tribe cannot conduct gaming there.
The state says it has a right to enter tribal land for violations of state law.
Get the Story:Tribe says rights violated (The Kansas City Kansan 4/6)
Tribe wants judge to OK reopening of KCK casino (The Kansas City Business Journal 4/6) Get the Decision:
Legality of Gaming under the IGRA on the Shriner Tract owned by the Wyandotte Tribe (March 24, 2003) Other Documents:
BIA: Reconsideration on Wyandotte lands (June 12, 2003) Relevant Links:
Wyandotte Nation of Oklahama - http://www.wyandotte-nation.org/home.html Related Stories:
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