Ute Tribe Says 1880 Act Proves Land Ownership Claim

By Joyce Hanson · August 19, 2025, 6:58 PM EDT

The Ute Indian Tribe asked the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday to reverse a lower court decision refusing to hand over ownership of federally managed land, saying a law dating back to...

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Case Information

Case Title

Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Indian v. USA, et al

Case Number

25-5111

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2899 Other Statutes APA/Review Agency

Date Filed

April 10, 2025