Minnesota Chippewa Tribe v. United States

OPINION

BRUGGINK, Judge.

Nearly four decades ago, these consolidated cases arose. Docket 19 was filed by the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (“Minnesota Chippewa” or “Tribe”), which consists of six Bands of the Tribe. Docket 189-A was filed on behalf of the Red Lake Band of the Minnesota Chippewa (“Red Lake” or “Band”). The cases were consolidated and both plaintiffs have continued to have the same representation for the past 39 years. That arrangement now has been called into question by defendant’s pending motion. Defendant has moved for the realignment of Minnesota Chippewa as a defendant with…