Here is the opinion in State of West Virginia ex rel. Prairie Island Indian Community v. Gilmore Codispoti:
West Virginia SCT Orders Judge to Allow Tribe to Intervene in ICWA Matter
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Bob Miller on “Merciless Indian Savages”
Robert J. Miller has posted “The Declaration of Independence: ‘Merciless Indian Savages’ . . . and More” on SSRN.
Here is the abstract:
The Declaration of Independence lists twenty-seven grievances that the American colonies and colonists had against
From Alaska Beacon: Who pays when a remote Alaska village can no longer stay?
Article by Jenni Monet, Alaska BeaconOctober 16, 2026
Damage in Kwigillingok from ex-Typhoon Halong is seen on Oct. 16, 2025. (Photo provided by the Alaska National Guard)
In Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, schools in the flood zone remained closed. Homes
The CFTC draws a line between Tribal gaming and exchange-traded event contracts
On October 19, the CFTC published an interim final rule that codifies that casino-style gambling products, including wagers placed on sportsbooks and casino games, are not swaps and do not fall within the CFTC’s jurisdiction.
From the CFTC publication of
Brookings report on DOGE’s impact in Indian Country reports on nearly $470 million lost funding
Robert Maxim, Glencora Haskins, Mary Elizabeth Campbell, and Ryan Williams published a Brookings report on October 16, 2026 analyzing the impact of DOGE’s funding cuts on Tribes, Tribal citizens, and Tribal communities. It estimated that DOGE’s actions
Action Item: A Tribe can still submit an emergency NCAI resolution on Indian Affairs’ proposal to put permanent records at risk of destruction
NCAI is accepting late resolutions only if they are emergency in nature and national in scope, and they must be received by Tuesday, October 20, at 12 p.m. Pacific (3 p.m. Eastern). Only NCAI individual Indian members in good standing
Tenth Circuit Confirms Validity of the Infamous Oklahoma “Midnight Rider”
Kaibab Paiute Tribe RFP for General Legal Counsel Services
The Kaibab Paiute Tribe seeks proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms to provide general legal counsel services. The selected counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor to the Kaibab Paiute Tribal Council and designated departments. The Tribe’s RFP
A New Regional Tribal Conservation District in Alaska
Tribal governments of the Bering Sea Interior Tribal Commission have established the Bering Sea Interior Tribal Conservation District (BSITCD) through a mutual agreement with USDA. It gives participating Tribes a shared way to set conservation priorities and coordinate technical, financial,
Job Postings 10/15/26
Staff Attorney
California Indian Legal Services, Escondido, CA
Provide legal services to Native American Individuals and Tribes in variety of areas in Federal Indian law. Duties include: Represent Tribes in ICWA cases; Contract review and negotiation; Indian will drafting; brief