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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002

Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico plans to ask a federal appeals court to reconsider its ruling that allows the tribe to sued for not sharing casino revenues with the state.

The tribe contends it cannot be sued unless it waives is sovereign immunity. State Attorney General Patricia Madrid wants the tribe to make back payments on the casino money.

The tribe will file the rehearing request with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Get the Story:
Pojoaque Will Appeal Ruling (The Albuquerque Journal 2/6)

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