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Attorney Annaleigh Porter Appointed as Judge in Cayuga Nation Tribal Court

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SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Annaleigh Porter, a seasoned attorney from Syracuse with roots in Lyons, has recently been appointed as a judge at the Cayuga Nation Tribal Court. Nation officials confirmed her appointment this past Monday, signaling a significant addition to the court’s judicial panel. Porter, who earned her law degree from Syracuse University after graduating from the College of Charleston, practices law in downtown Syracuse. Her professional background is diverse, encompassing both criminal and civil law areas, and she has played a pivotal role as a Title IX sex discrimination hearing officer at Syracuse … Read more

Former White House Attorney Condemns Matt Gaetz’s AG Nomination as a ‘Slap in the Face’ to the Nation

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Washington, D.C. — In a surprising political development, former President Trump’s White House lawyer has expressed stark opposition to the nomination of Representative Matt Gaetz for the position of Attorney General, calling it highly inappropriate and underscoring a deep divide within political circles. The nomination, which caught many by surprise, has sparked a range of reactions, including outright disbelief and fierce criticism from various quarters of the political spectrum. The lawyer, whose tenure at the White House provided him with close insights into the judicial qualifications necessary for such a pivotal role, described Gaetz’s nomination … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arkansas Amendment Restricting Casino License, Cherokee Nation to Continue Legal Battle

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A recent ruling by a federal judge has sustained the results of an Arkansas ballot measure that eliminates the state-granted license for a casino in Pope County, which had been planned by Cherokee Nation Entertainment. The decision came swiftly on the heels of the constitutional amendment’s approval by voters, with the judge denying a temporary restraining order sought by the Cherokee Nation Entertainment shortly before the amendment went into effect. The contentious amendment, voted into law on November 5, has sparked a legal battle over constitutional rights, according to the Cherokee … Read more

Penobscot Nation and Environmental Group Challenge Maine Landfill Expansion Citing Health and Cultural Threats

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OLD TOWN, Maine — A legal challenge has been mounted against the expansion of a landfill in Old Town, Maine, with claims that the state agency overlooked critical environmental justice considerations in its approval process. The lawsuit, initiated by the Penobscot Nation and the Conservation Law Foundation, underscores the rising tensions between environmental protection efforts and indigenous rights. Filed in the Penobscot County Superior Court on Tuesday, the lawsuit argues that the planned growth of the local landfill risks the health of nearby communities and threatens the Penobscot Nation’s cultural traditions. The contentious issue centers … Read more