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NOVEMBER 3, 2000

Responding to allegations made by Representative Thomas Reynolds (R-New York), the Department of Justice on Thursday said private landowners won't be sued in a potential lawsuit involving the Seneca Nation.

Reynolds on Wednesday claimed the Department was preparing to sue landowners in a 100,000 acre land claim in western New York. He said the Department of Interior recommended months ago to Justice that a lawsuit proceed.

But a BIA spokesperson said the lawsuit wasn't under active consideration. The Justice Department is still reviewing the case and potential involvement.

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