The U.S. Supreme Court was back in session this morning but the justices didn't issue a decision in Michigan
v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case.
Oral arguments took place on December 2, 2013. Cases heard around the same time, and even more recently, have already been adjudicated so the court has been taking a longer time than expected to release an opinion.
The outcome will determine whether the state of Michigan can sue the Bay Mills Indian
Community for operating an off-reservation casino on land that has not been
placed in trust or restricted status. Tribal advocates fear the court could
significantly erode the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
Other states are watching the case to determine whether they can sue tribes for activities that have traditionally been off limits.
You can listen to the oral arguments on the Supreme
Court website or on the Indianz.Com
Soundcloud.
Oral
Argument Transcript | Supreme
Court Docket Sheet No. 12-515 | Supreme
Court Order List
6th Circuit Decision:
Michigan
v. Bay Mills Indian Community (August 15, 2012)
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