In re Stakel

The County Judge has determined that one Carrie Blueye, an Indian, “ intrudes upon the lands of the Tonawanda Reservation, to wit, upon the lands of the Tonawanda Nation of Seneca Indians ” in violation of section 8 of the Indian Law. The order directs that a warrant issue to the Sheriff to remove her. Carrie Blueye brings this appeal before us. Said section 8 provides for a summary proceeding to remove ‘ ‘ intruders ’ ’ from Indian lands. The first sentence of the section reads: “ Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall settle or reside upon any lands owned or occupied by any…