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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2002

The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of California plans to sue the federal government to regain its status as a recognized tribe.

The tribe was previously acknowledged as the Pleasanton or Verona Band. But in 1927, the tribe was determined no longer to exist.

In September, Assistant Secretary Neal McCaleb issued a final determination against recognizing the tribe.

Get the Story:
Native Americans in Pleasanton to sue U.S. government (The Oakland Tribune 12/6)
Gaming has allure for Indian tribe in Pleasanton (The Oakland Tribune 12/6)

Relevant Documents:
McCaleb Issues Final Determination to Decline Federal Acknowledgment of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe (BIA 9/9)

Relevant Court Decision:
Muwekma v. Norton (June 11, 2002) | Muwekma v. Babbitt (January 16, 2001)

Relevant Links:
Muwekma Ohlone Tribe - http://www.muwekma.org

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At BIA, recognition a 'glorified Kinkos' (6/12)
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BIA recognition staff fails pressure test (5/31)
Striking Out: 'I think you get the picture' (4/17)
McCaleb takes on recognition (3/15)
Inside the BIA, plenty of drama (3/4)
McCaleb to listen 'closely' to recognition experts (8/9)
Muwekma Tribe denied recognition (7/31)
McCaleb decision sure to draw scrutiny (7/31)
McCaleb endorses BIA on recognition (6/14)