Chukchansi Tribe sues to block North Fork Rancheria casino

Friday, January 11, 2013  

The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians from opening an off-reservation casino.

The lawsuit was filed in state court. The defendants include Gov. Jerry Brown (D), who approved the off-reservation casino under the two-part determination provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Among other claims, the Chukchansi Tribe says Brown failed to comply with state environmental laws.

Get the Story:
Chukchansi files suit to stop Mono casino on 99 (The Sierra Star 1/11)

Federal Register Notice:
Land Acquisitions; North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California (December 3, 2012)

North Fork Rancheria clears a hurdle for off-reservation casino (12/04)