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Here is the opening brief in Bodi v. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians: Shingle Springs Opening Brief Here are some excerpts: Because Indian tribes are sovereigns preexisting the United States and its Constitution, they may be sued only where … <a href="http://turtletalk.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/ninth-circuit-opening-brief-in-appeal-of-ruling-that-removal-to-federal-court-waives-immunity/">Continue reading →</a>

Ninth Circuit Opening Brief In Appeal Of Ruling That Removal To Federal Court Waives Immunity