Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community

Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, 572 U.S. __ (2014), was a United States Supreme Court case examining if a federal court has jurisdiction over activity that violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act but which takes place off Indian lands, and, if so, does tribal sovereign immunity prevent a state from suing in federal court. In a 5-4 decision, the Court held that the State of Michigan's suit against Bay Mills is barred by tribal immunity.

Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community

Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, 572 U.S. __ (2014), was a United States Supreme Court case examining if a federal court has jurisdiction over activity that violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act but which takes place off Indian lands, and, if so, does tribal sovereign immunity prevent a state from suing in federal court. In a 5-4 decision, the Court held that the State of Michigan's suit against Bay Mills is barred by tribal immunity.