Chemehuevi Indian Tribe et al v. Jerry Brown et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:16-cv-01347

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Judge:

John F. Walter

Government Agencies

  1. March 31, 2017

    End Dates Valid In Tribal Gaming Pacts, Calif. Judge Rules

    A California federal judge gave the state a quick win Thursday in a dispute over whether a contract provision establishing expiration dates for two tribes' gaming deals thwarts parts of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act meant to promote economic development, finding the compacts don't hinder the tribes' ability to raise funds for projects.

  2. February 17, 2017

    Calif., Tribes Look To End Gambling Pact End Date Suit

    Two California tribes and the state argued in federal court Thursday over whether a contract provision establishing expiration dates for the tribes' gaming deals thwarts the purposes of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, as both sides look for quick wins in the tribes' suit to invalidate the provision.

  3. November 29, 2016

    Calif. Tribes Say Gambling Pact End Dates Violate IGRA

    Two California tribes again urged a federal judge Monday to give them a quick win in their bid to void a contract provision providing an expiration date in their gambling deals with the state, saying the provision conflicts with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act's purpose of supporting tribal gaming.

  4. November 16, 2016

    Calif. Says Tribes Lack Basis In Gaming Pact Expiration Row

    The state of California blasted two Native American tribes' contention that the expiration dates on their gambling compacts with the state are void because they are inconsistent with federal law, saying Tuesday there's no legal basis for that assertion.

  5. October 27, 2016

    Calif. Tribes Seek Quick Win In Gambling Pact Expiration Row

    Two Native American tribes have moved for a quick win in their lawsuit alleging the expiration dates on their gambling compacts with California are inconsistent with federal law and cripple the tribes' ability to expand casino operations.

  6. June 24, 2016

    Calif. Tribes Want To Nix Gambling Pact Expiration Date

    Two Native American tribes filed suit in California federal court Thursday seeking to lift the 2020 expiration date on their gaming compacts with the state, saying it effectively gives the state veto power over their gaming operations.

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