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MAY 16, 2001

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation on Tuesday proposed meeting June 1 with three neighboring Connecticut towns, seeking a second meeting to discuss land disputes.

The tribe wants to meet June 1, wrote Chairman Kenneth Reels to freshman Congressman Rob Simmmons (R-Conn.). Simmons is acting as mediator between the tribe and the towns of Ledyard, Preston and North Stonington.

The towns don't want the tribe to seek additional trust lands. They have a lawsuit pending in federal court which challenges the Department of Interior's ability to take land into trust for the tribe.

The Supreme Court, however, rejected their recent challenge.

Get the Story:
Tribe wants meeting with towns June 1 (The New London Day 5/16)
Tribe, towns may meet June 1 (The Norwich Bulletin 5/16)

Get the Case:
Connecticut v. Babbitt No. 99-6042. (2nd Circuit Court of Appeals September 25, 2000)

Only on Indianz.Com:
The Supreme Court and Indian Law: 2000-2001 (3/6)

Relevant Links:
Rep. Rob Simmons - http://www.house.gov/simmons

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Supreme Court turns down Pequot land case (5/1)