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Federal Court Revives Native American Tribe’s Lawsuit Over Casino Built on Sacred Grounds

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a significant turn of events, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation which contends that another tribe’s casino construction has violated the sanctity of their ancestral lands in Alabama. This case marks a poignant instance of inter-tribal legal strife over historical lands that hold deep cultural significance. The Oklahoma-based Muscogee Nation has long contested the development undertaken by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, asserting that the land in question, known as Hickory Ground, is a sacred burial site. The Muscogee were … Read more

Residents Sue South Dakota Over Collapsing Homes Built on Old Gypsum Mine

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Black Hawk, S.D. — In the spring of 2019, a sudden sinkhole emergence in a residential area of Black Hawk drew immediate concern from the community. The incident exposed a significant risk for numerous homeowners in the Hideaway Hills neighborhood, revealing that the land beneath their homes, formerly a gypsum mine, could potentially collapse. Following the discovery, residents quickly mobilized to file a class action lawsuit against the state of South Dakota, citing a lack of proper geological assessments prior to the neighborhood’s development. Represented by the national law firm Fox Rothschild, the homeowners are … Read more