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Lawsuit challenges Passamaquoddy sovereignty
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine is facing a challenge to its sovereignty.
The Bangor Daily News and a citizens group are seeking access to tribal council meetings. They
want information about the tribe's deal for a liquefied natural gas terminal on the reservation.
At a court hearing on Monday, the groups said the council meetings are subject to the state Freedom of Access Law. The state courts have previously ruled that tribes must comply with the law when they act as governments but not when they deal with internal matters, such as membership.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved a lease for the terminal. Members of the tribe who oppose the deal have filed a lawsuit against the BIA in federal court.
Get the Story:
Judge hears lawsuit on tribe's LNG talks
(AP 11/30)
Relevant Links:
Pasamaquoddy Tribe, Pleasant Point Reservation -
http://www.wabanaki.comSave
Passamaquoddy Bay -
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org
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