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· 3/3/2006

Sac & Fox Tribe v. Bureau of Indian Affairs

Citations

  • 439 F.3d 832

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  • noting that jurisdiction to resolve “internal tribal disputes” is in the tribe and not in. federal district court
  • noting that jurisdiction to resolve “internal tribal disputes” is in the tribe and not in federal district court
  • “Even in the absence of a challenge from any party, courts have an independent obligation to determine whether subject matter jurisdiction exists.”
  • “Once the district court became aware that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction, it had no choice but to dismiss the claim.” (citing Arbaugh v. Y&H Corp., 546 U.S. 500 (2006)). As noted above, Reed seeks to bring this action under the FOIA. Under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B

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Judges: Wollman, Lay, Arnold

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