Mille Lacs Band seeks rehearing in law enforcement jurisdiction case
February 26, 2025
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is asking the Eighth Circuit to reconsider its decision to vacate and remand a dispute over law enforcement authority on its reservation. In a petition filed Monday, the tribe argues the court overstepped its jurisdiction and created legal uncertainty. The case stems from a long-running battle with Mille Lacs County over policing rights under an 1855 treaty. The tribe seeks a panel or en banc review to maintain legal consistency.
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