Conn. Sues Feds To Block 80-Acre Tribal Land Trust Decisions

By Crystal Owens · April 14, 2025, 6:42 PM EDT

Connecticut is asking a federal court to undo a U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs decision to take 80 acres into trust for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, arguing it lacked authority...

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Documents

Complaint

Case Information

Case Title

State of Connecticut v. U.S. Department of the Interior et al

Case Number

3:25-cv-00580

Court

Connecticut

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

April 11, 2025

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