Legal Opinion
Pueblo v. National Indian Gaming Commission
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided August 17, 2010No. Civil Action 10-00760 (ESH)PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
ELLEN SEGAL HUVELLE, District Judge.
Defendant National Indian Gaming Commission (“NIGC”) has moved to transfer venue to the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). Because this action could have been brought in the Western District of Texas, and because transfer to that jurisdiction is in the public interest, the motion will be granted.
BACKGROUND
In the underlying action, plaintiff Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (“Pueblo”) challenges NIGC’s determination that the Pueblo is not under NIGC jurisdiction for funding and other…
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