CILS Receives Holiday Donation from the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
December 9, 2021: By Nicole Scott, Director of Marketing and Development CILS’ Escondido Office Directing Attorney Mark Vezzola and Director of Marketing and Development Nicole Scott attended Sycuan’s annual Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony at Sycuan’s Heritage Events Center. Tribal Council Members and top leaders in Sycuan’s Management Team had the opportunity to present a special […]
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Historical Perspective: CILS’ Protection of Tribal Court Sovereignty
By Debra Avenmarg, CILS Eureka Office Staff Attorney Over the years, CILS has played an important role in defending Tribal Court jurisdiction and sovereignty. One particular case that illustrates the importance of protecting Tribal Court orders from intrusion by state courts is the case of In re M.M. (2007) 154 Cal.App.4th 897. In re M.M.: […]
Tribal Elections 101 – Consider the Following When Updating Tribal Election Laws and Regulations
By Denise Bareilles, CILS Eureka Office Directing Attorney I have had the pleasure of working closely with several Tribes in administering tribal elections. It is an interesting area of tribal law that constantly presents new issues for tribal self-governance. Consider the information below when updating Tribal Election laws and regulations. Does the Tribe’s Constitutional Framework […]
Restoring the Voting Rights Act: Protecting the Native American and Alaska Native Vote
By Sheila Quinlan, CILS Escondido Office Staff Attorney Early November is election season nationwide. While blatant, state-sanctioned barriers to voting for Native Americans ended more than 50 years ago, many barriers—whether intentional or accidental—still hamper access to voting for many native communities. In some places, ill-intentioned state legislatures take advantage of structural deficiencies in Indian […]
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