An extended family ousted from the Redding Rancheria is taking its case to a state appeals court in California today.

The Foreman family says the state has jurisdiction to hear the dispute. The family cites Public Law 280, which grants the state jurisdiction on Indian lands.

The tribe says it is protected by sovereign immunity. The tribal council voted 42-17 to remove 76 members of the Foreman family from the tribal rolls.

Get the Story:
Disenrolled family back in court (The Redding Record-Searchlight 7/24)

Relevant Links:
Redding Rancheria - http://www.redding-rancheria.com

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