D.C. Circuit to hear Gun Lake land-into-trust case

Friday, August 31, 2007  

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on October 19 on the Gun Lake Tribe's land-into-trust case.

The tribe, also known as the Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, wants 147 acres placed in trust for an initial reservation. The land will be used for a $200 million casino.

Gaming opponents have kept the tribe from moving forward with its plans. A federal judge upheld the land acquisition but Michigan Gambling Opposition appealed.

The D.C. Circuit has ruled in favor of tribes in two similar suits involving newly recognized tribes in Michigan.

Get the Story:
Allegan casino showdown set for Oct. 19 (The Grand Rapids Press 8/30)