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Mississippi Choctaw court hears dispute over casino referendum
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Three members of the Mississippi Band of
Choctaw Indians went to tribal court on Monday to ask for a reservation-wide referendum on a controversial casino project.
The tribal council voted 8-7 to build a casino near Sandersville. Vickie Rangel, Austin Tubby and Bobbie Frazier say tribal members have a right to vote on the issue.
The tribe operates two casinos at its headquarters in Philadelphia. The new site is
about 80 miles away but is still considered a part of the reservation.
Get the Story:
Tribal Judge to rule later on group's request for referendum on Jones casino
(The Neshoba Democrat 8/24)
Tribal judge hears casino issue arguments (The Laurel Leader-Call 8/24)
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