Legal Opinion
Burt Lake Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians v. Zinke
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided March 29, 2018No. Civil Action No. 17–0038 (ABJ)PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
AMY BERMAN JACKSON, United States District Judge
Plaintiff Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (formerly known as the Cheboygan Band) describes itself as "the last 'landless' tribe in Michigan." Am. Compl. [Dkt. # 11] ¶ 11. This case arises out of the fact that plaintiff has been seeking formal federal recognition, which would give the Burt Lake Band (or "the Band") a number of rights and benefits, since at least 1935. Plaintiff has brought this action against Ryan Zinke, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Interior; John Tahsuda III in his official capacity as the Acting…
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