Columnist doesn't think a U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, a gaming case involving the Bay Mills Indian Community, will end well:
Having a pretty good handle on the Supremes’ thinking lately, without a doubt I predict Bay Mills will lose. Even worse for Bay Mills might be the fire with which it is playing. The Holy Grail for Native Americans is “tribal sovereign immunity.” It’s the reason tribes have been able to open casinos everywhere in Michigan. With the Supreme Court taking this case, Bay Mills will argue that what Michigan and Judge Maloney did violated its sovereign immunity. You would think any tribe placing its sovereign immunity — and that of all tribes — in the tender hands of this conservative Supreme Court should have its head examined. In fact, Bay Mills Tribal Chairman Kurt Perron said the tribe is “deeply concerned” the court could examine the doctrine of tribal sovereign immunity. If Bay Mills wants to kick that door open, it does so at great risk.Get the Story:
Cliff Schrader: Supreme Court doesn't bode well for Bay Mills' casino bid (The Port Huron Times-Herald 6/28) Relevant Documents:
Supreme Court Order List | Supreme Court Docket Sheet No. 12-515 6th Circuit Decision:
Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community (August 15, 2012)
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