NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/29

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2014cta.html
White v. University of California (Native American Graves and Repatriation Act)
McAllen Grace Brethren Church v. Salazar (Religious Freedom Restoration Act, possession of eagle feathers by Indians not members of federally recognized tribe)
Jackson v. Payday Financial, LLC (tribal jurisdiction, payday loans)
  
* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2014state.htmlCases featured:
In re Candace A. (Indian Child Welfare Act, child in need of aid)
Outsource Services Management, LLC v. Nooksack Business Corp. (breach of loan, jurisdiction)
In re K.S. (Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2014dct.html
Cases featured:
Maniilaq Association v. Burwell (lease, Indian Health Service)
United States v. Nichols (tribal exclusion)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Land & Water" section, we feature an article about an historic land trust agreement between the Oneida Indian Nation and the federal government.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html 
We feature an article about the Tribal Wills Project at the University of Denver Strum College of Law. 

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/113_uslegislation.html
We added two new bills:
H.R.5020 - Indian Tribal Self-Determination in Land Consolidation Act of 2014
S.2041 - May 31, 1918 Act Repeal Act  (authorized the Secretary of the Interior to set aside and reserve a tract of land within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, Idaho, for town-site purposes).

NILL added new content to 5 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/21

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2014state.html
Cases featured:
In re Alexandria P. (Indian Child Welfare Act, placement)
Grace L. v. State, Dept. of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services (Indiana Child Welfare Act, termination of parental rights)
State v. Scott (Native American juror, discrimination)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2014dct.html
Cases featured:
United States v. Janis (criminal jurisdiction, tribal law enforcement officer)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Health & Welfare" section, we feature a few articles relating to the Indian Child Welfare Act, state law, and emergency removal of children.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature a notice of the United States Sentencing Commission on the possible formation of a new Tribal Issues Advisory Group to study issues related to the operation of the federal sentencing guidelines in Indian Country and areas that have significant American Indian population.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html 
We feature an article on feminist legal theory and protection of Native mothers and children.

NILL added new content to 5 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/14

* State Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2014state.html
Cases featured:
South v. Lujan (sovereign immunity, application of state law)
In re Isaiah W. (Indian Child Welfare Act, timely appeal)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2014dct.html
Cases featured:
No Casino in Plymouth v. Jewell (land into trust)
Caddo Nation of Oklahoma v. Court of Indian Offenses for the Anadarko Agency (tribal jurisdiction, exhaustion of tribal remedies)
Jamul Action Committee v. Stevens (land into trust)
Cherokee Nation v. Nash (first-to-file rule, tribal citizenship)

* News Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Intergovernmental" section, we feature a story about the importance of tribes in U.S. border security.

* Regulatory Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature a proposed rules from the Department of Interior regarding rights-of-way on Indian lands.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html 
We feature an article relating to the Forest Service's struggle to secure proper environmental protection for salmon.

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 7/31

Please note: To view these updates, please look in the “archives” sections of the bulletin pages as these updates were posted prior to the 8/8 update.

 * U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin - find case summaries and links to source documents at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2014cta.html
Cayuga Indian Nation v. Seneca County (valorem property taxes, sovereign immunity)

* United States Federal Trial Courts Bulletin - find case summaries and links to source documents at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/2014dct.html
Cases featured:
United States v. Hemme (Lacey Act, Tribal conservation code)

* News Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Recognition & Enrollment" section, we feature a story about comments on the proposed BIA recognition rule.

* U.S. Legislation Bulletin – information and links relating to legislation impacting Native Americans at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/113_uslegislation.html
One new bill was added:
H.R.2442 - Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act
Three bills became law:
H.R.507 - Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act, became Public Law 113-27
S.156 - Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act, became Public Law 113-142
S.27 - Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act, became Public Law 113-57

* Regulatory Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature notices from the Department of Interior relating to an extension of time and additional hearings scheduled for the proposed tribal recognition rule. 

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin - find article citations and links to articles at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html 
We feature an article on the conflict between Indigenous customs and state laws.

NILL added new content to 4 Indian Law Bulletins on 8/8

 * U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin - find case summaries and links to source documents at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/2014cta.html
Gatzaros v. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (gaming authority agreement)

* News Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htm
In the "Tribal Jurisdiction" section, we feature a story about tribal law enforcement challenges for Alaska tribes.

* Regulatory Bulletin - find it at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/regulatory/2014fr.html
We feature a notice from the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service regarding grants available to tribes to establish community forests.

* Law Review & Bar Journal Indian Law Bulletin - find article citations and links to articles at:
http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2014alr.html 
We feature an article relating to indigenous peoples' rights at the intersect
ion of human rights and intellectual property rights.