Federal Court Applies Sherrill Defenses, Tribal Immunity to Dismiss Wolfchild Statutory Land Claims


Here is the order in Wolfchild v. Redwood County (D. Minn.): 196 DCT Order Granting Motion to Dismiss An excerpt: The Court finds no basis upon which to distinguish this case from those asserted in Sherrill or Stockbridge. It is clear … Continue reading →read more

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