California Valley Miwok Tribe v. United States

MEMORANDUM

ROBERTSON, District Judge.

The California Valley Miwok Tribe, an Indian tribe “recognized and eligible for funding and services” pursuant to Section 104 of the Act of November 2,1994, Pub.L. 103-454, 108 Stat. 4791, see 70 FR 71194, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief against what it calls federal government interference with its internal affairs. The government moves to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Dkt. # 15-1. For the reasons set forth below, the government’s motion to dismiss [Dkt. # 15-1] will be granted.

1. Background

In 1915, a…