Wisconsin Judicial College: Indian Law – A Very Brief Primer

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Wisconsin Judicial College: Indian Law – A Very Brief Primer Hon. Eugene Whitefish, Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Court Attorney Paul Stenzel, Stenzel Law Office, LLC Sturgeon Bay, WI - August 29, 2017

Overview Background on WI Tribes Indian Child Welfare Act Public Law 280

Overview Background on WI Tribes Indian Child Welfare Act Public Law 280

11 Federally recognized Tribes in WI: 6 Chippewa bands – Bad River, Lac Courte Oreilles, Lac du Flambeau, Red Cliff, Sokaogon, St. Croix. Stockbridge-Munsee (Mohican) Menominee Oneida Ho-Chunk Potawatomi

All tribes have a Tribal Court with varying areas of jurisdiction being exercised. Different from state courts in that each tribe has its own substantive law. Similar to state courts in that tribes, like counties, have a lot of overlap but different local rules and practices.

The United States recognizes Indian tribes as “domestic dependent nations.” Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, 30 U.S. (5 Pet.) 1, 17 (1831).

Tribes do not draw their powers from any source of federal law Tribes do not draw their powers from any source of federal law. Rather, they are the inherent powers of sovereigns that pre-exist the federal Union. United States v. Wheeler, 435 U.S. 313, 323-24 (1978); Talton v. Mayes, 163 U.S. 376, 384 (1896).

As such, Indian Tribes are not subject to the constitutional restraints that bind the federal government and the states. See Talton v. Mayes, 163. U.S. 376, 382-84 (1896). However, Congress has plenary authority over Indian affairs and may impose such restraints by statute. See Washington v. Confederated Bands & Tribes of Yakima Indian Nation, 439 U.S. 466, 47-71 (1979).

About once per year federal government publishes list of federally recognized Indian tribes. 81 FR 5109 (Jan. 29, 2016)

Background on WI Tribes Indian Child Welfare Act Public Law 280

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), 25 USC §§1901 et seq The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), 25 USC §§1901 et seq. governs state action to remove an Indian child from the home. Wisconsin adopted its own version in Wis. Stat. § 48.028 (Enacted in 2009). When an Indian child is removed from his or her home or parental rights to that child are terminated, special rules apply to many aspects of the case.

Once the ICWA applies, special rules apply: The most common application is in CHIPs and TPR proceedings. In those cases, Indian tribes must be noticed if the child at issue is a member or eligible for membership in an Indian tribe. Once the ICWA applies, special rules apply: Case can be transferred from state court to tribal court Preferences on placement Higher burden of proof Active efforts by social services to rehabilitate family Expert testimony needed

Background on WI Tribes Indian Child Welfare Act Public Law 280

In 1953 Congress enacted what is known as Public Law 280 In 1953 Congress enacted what is known as Public Law 280. That statute designated that certain states would have jurisdiction over Indian tribes. Up until then, state jurisdiction on reservations very limited.

Under Public Law 280, Wisconsin granted concurrent criminal jurisdiction on Indian reservations. (Except Menominee). Regarding civil jurisdiction, Wisconsin has civil adjudicatory jurisdiction. (As opposed to civil regulatory.) See Bryan v. Itasca County, 426 U.S. 373 (1976).

Under Public Law 280, states have concurrent jurisdiction with tribes over civil adjudicatory issues. From time to time state and tribal court jurisdiction overlap with each other. Parties may forum shop. Issue came to a head in Teague v. Bad River Band, 2003 WI 118.

Teague was an employment case, but the rule applies to any type of subject matter area. When a state and tribal court have concurrent jurisdiction, the judges shall hold a hearing on the record and then confer to decide how to allocate jurisdiction based on factors enumerated in case. 2003 WI 118 at ¶ 71. (Factors are based on comity.)

After Teague, new era of state and tribal court collaboration. Effective 1-1-09, the Wisconsin Supreme Court enacted Wis. Stat. sec. 801.54 which permits state courts to transfer a case to a tribal court in the appropriate situation. 2008 WI 114

This was a cursory review of some complex issues: Recommended follow up reading: American Indian Law in a Nutshell, 6th ed. (West) Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law, 2005 Edition (LexisNexis) KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW

You can find a lot more outlines and materials about Indian law on various topics at: www.paulstenzel.com Contact me at: paul.stenzel@wicourts.gov