A federal judge heard arguments on Wednesday in a claim by the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma to 315 acres in Pennsylvania.
The tribe says the land was deeded to a Delaware chief more than 300 years ago. The tribe wants to be declared the rightful owner of the property.
Tribal leaders have said they are willing to settle for gaming rights elsewhere in the state. Gov. Ed Rendell (D) opposes such a move and has asked for the case to be dismissed.
U.S. District Judge James McGirr Kelly will decide whether the suit will proceed.
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