United States v. Santee Sioux Tribe

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

BATAILLON, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

This matter is before the court following a hearing on the Santee Sioux Tribe’s (“Tribe”) request that this court lift the sanctions of civil contempt entered imposing fines on the Tribe for failure to comply with the court orders dated November 28, 1998, and June 25, 1999. The Tribe contends that because it has ceased operating all Class III gaming activities, it should no longer be held in contempt. The United States (“Government”) opposes the motion contending that the Tribe is still operating Class III gaming devices. The court…