Michigan tribal leaders request probe into casino s federal approval
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Lansing Three tribal leaders from Michigan are asking for an investigation into the handling by former President Donald Trump s administration of a casino project planned for Muskegon County.
In a letter sent Monday to Mark Lee Greenblatt, the inspector general for the U.S. Department of the Interior, the tribal leaders contended that the off-reservation project of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians gained federal approval in December in a bid to create enormous controversy in the state of Michigan and in particular to Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Gavel to Gavel: Understanding tribal legal systems increasingly important
Hilary Hudson Clifton
The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court recently ruled that the words “by blood” must be removed from the tribe’s constitution – a decision intended to afford full citizenship rights to descendants of individuals formerly enslaved by members of the tribe, known as Freedmen. The opinion is one of many recent examples demonstrating how Oklahoma’s intricate and often ugly history has led to the unique cultural and legal landscape in the state today. Practitioners need to be aware of both the history and trends to successfully guide clients.
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