Judge won't issue stay for Bay Mills off-reservation casino

Friday, April 15, 2011  

The Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan won't be able to reopen its off-reservation casino as it pursues an appeal in the case.

The tribe asked Judge Paul L. Mahoney for a stay but he denied the request on Thursday. Mahoney has ruled that the casino is operating in violation of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

The tribe is asking the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the decision. In the meantime, the casino in Vanderbilt will stay closed.

Turtle Talk has posted recent documents from the case, Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.

Get the Story:
Judge rejects appeal to reopen Vanderbilt casino (The Petoskey News-Review 4/15)

District Court Decision:
Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community (March 29, 2011)

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Bay Mills Indian Community to appeal decision against casino (3/31)
Editorial: Don't give up on Bay Mills off-reservation casino bid (3/31)
Bay Mills Indian Community closes its off-reservation casino (3/30)
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