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  • August 07, 2026

    1st Circ. Agrees Feds Can't Block Climate, Infrastructure Funds

    The First Circuit on Friday endorsed a Rhode Island federal court's decision requiring the Trump administration to unfreeze congressionally approved funding for infrastructure, agriculture, climate and other initiatives, saying conservation nonprofits are likely to succeed on their claim that the funding cuts were unlawful.

  • August 07, 2026

    Oklahoma Tribe Wins Bid To Void Federal Drilling Approvals

    A district court judge has vacated approvals for oil and gas drilling permits on land belonging to the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, saying that, despite the U.S. Department of the Interior's claims that the licenses are moot, a live controversy still exists and the federal agency doesn't address any environmental analysis for the authorizations.

  • August 07, 2026

    Judge Says Park Signage Suit Will Continue During Appeal

    A Massachusetts judge won't pause a district court's deadlines pending the outcome of a First Circuit appeal in a dispute over a decision to remove information about climate change, slavery and Indigenous history from National Park Service sites, saying the harm to the plaintiffs outweighs any harm to the defendants.

  • August 07, 2026

    Kalshi Wants Utah Gambling Law Blocked Pending Appeal

    Kalshi has urged a federal judge to issue an injunction barring Utah from enforcing its anti-gambling laws against the company's prediction markets while it appeals a ruling holding the state could do so.

  • August 07, 2026

    Novig Says NY, Mass. Laws Threaten CFTC-Regulated Trades

    Sports betting app Novig, which is suing Massachusetts and New York over their gambling and sports wagering laws, says emergency relief is needed for the company to continue carrying out its operations in New York.

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  • AGENCIES
  • U.S. Department of the Interior
  • Board of Indian Appeals
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs
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  • U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Tribal Justice
  • POLICY & REGULATION
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  • Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
  • Civil Rights Act
  • Tribal recognition rules
  • Native American trust fund and land issues
  • Gaming compact negotiations
  • Federal and state tax policies and revenue-sharing
  • Native American lobbying groups
  • LITIGATION
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  • Disputes over land use and other natural resources
  • Breach of trust and mismanagement of tribal resources suits
  • Native American rights, sovereignty, and tribal recognition disputes
  • Cases involving tribal employers
  • Criminal jurisdiction disputes
  • PROFILES
  • Personnel moves
  • Profiles of Native American and tribal law practices

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  • Tribal leaders and tribal government officials
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