Wisconsin town challenges federal land trust decision for Oneida Nation
April 3, 2025
The Village of Hobart, Wisconsin, is asking a federal judge to overturn a decision allowing nearly 500 acres to be held in trust for the Oneida Nation. The village claims the process is biased because the tribe helps fund Bureau of Indian Affairs employees who handle land applications. The dispute, dating back to 2007, centers on tax exemptions and local control over tribal lands. The case is ongoing.
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