Utah officials are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit by the Ute Indian Tribe, which alleges a discriminatory bidding scheme prevented it from purchasing land near its reservation. The state argues the tribe’s claims are barred by federal law. A judge previously ruled that the tribe could sue a former state official over potential bias in the auction process. The lawsuit alleges officials conspired to block the tribe’s bid.
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