Kiowa Tribe et al v. United States Department of the Interior et al
Plaintiff: Kiowa Tribe and Comanche Nation
Defendant: United States Department of the Interior, Bryan Newland, Darryl LaCounte, Lori Gooday Ware, Pamela Eagleshield, James Dempsey, Jeanette Mann, Jennifer Heminokeky, Dolly Loretta Buckner, Philip Koszarek, Naomi Hartford, Michael Crump, Lauren Pinola, Debbie Baker and Sequoyah Simermeyer
Case Number: 5:2022cv00425
Filed: May 24, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Presiding Judge: Charles Goodwin
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 25 U.S.C. § 640 Indian Tribal Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 72 ORDER granting #70 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Ryland L. Rivas shall be terminated as counsel in this matter, subject to the condition that this Order and subsequent papers shall continue to be served upon Mr. Rivas for forwarding purposes until Kiowa Tribe appears by other counsel. New counsel for Plaintiff Kiowa Tribe must file an appearance in this matter within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 07/22/2022. (jb)
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ENTER ORDER. The hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. #52 ) is hereby stricken. The hearing will be reset for a later time and date. Signed by the direction of Judge Charles Goodwin on 07/22/2022. (jb)
July 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 70 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Kiowa Tribe. (Rivas, Ryland)
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER granting #65 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. On or before July 29, 2022, Attorney Scherer shall electronically file an entry of appearance on the form prescribed by the Clerk of Court. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 07/15/2022. (jb)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 DECLARATION by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe re #67 Reply Declaration of Steven Abangan. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 67 REPLY by Plaintiffs Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe re #52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants filed by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 REPLY by Plaintiffs Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe re #52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants filed by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 65 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kyle E. Scherer by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Request For Admission)(Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 64 RESPONSE in Opposition re #52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants, #53 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supporting Brief filed by Darryl LaCounte, Bryan Newland, Sequoyah Simermeyer, United States Department of the Interior. (Rodriguez, Cara)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 63 MOTION to Dismiss with Brief in Support by Darryl LaCounte, Bryan Newland, Sequoyah Simermeyer, United States Department of the Interior. (Rodriguez, Cara)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ENTRY of Appearance by Alison Spurlock on behalf of Sequoyah Simermeyer (Spurlock, Alison)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ENTRY of Appearance by Cara N Rodriguez on behalf of Sequoyah Simermeyer (Rodriguez, Cara)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 RESPONSE in Opposition re #53 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supporting Brief filed by Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Naomi Hartford(individually), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe). (Attachments: #1 Attachment Declaration of Valerie R. Devol)(Woska, A)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 59 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint for Failure To State a Claim for Which Relief Can Be Granted Pursuant To FRCP 12(b)(6) and Failure to Join Necessary and Indispensable Parties Pursuant To FRCP 12(b)(7) and FRCP 19, and Brief In Support by Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Naomi Hartford(individually), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe). (Woska, A)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Comanche Nation re #54 Declaration, #51 Amended Complaint, #56 Summons Issued, #52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants, #55 Declaration, #53 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supporting Brief (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 NOTICE of Hearing on #52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants : Motion Hearing set for 7/28/2022 10:00 AM in Courtroom 305 before Judge Charles Goodwin. (jb)
June 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Summons Issued Electronically as to Sequoyah Simermeyer. (jjs)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 DECLARATION by Comanche Nation re #52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants . (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 DECLARATION by Comanche Nation re #52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Kiagelee Town Memo)(Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supporting Brief by Comanche Nation. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction against FSA Defendants by Comanche Nation. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Comanche Nation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 1st Treaty Medicine Lodge, #2 Exhibit 2 - FSA 2020 letter to NIGC, #3 Exhibit 3 - Ind. Cl. Comm, #4 Exhibit 4 - FSA Settl. Agmt, #5 Exhibit 5 - Houser letter, #6 Exhibit 6 - Transcript of Friot Hrg, #7 Exhibit FSA Compact)(Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Bryan Newland served on 5/26/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Darryl LaCounte served on 5/26/2022; United States Department of the Interior served on 5/26/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Lauren Pinola(individually) served on 5/27/2022; Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe) served on 5/27/2022; Jeanette Mann(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission) served on 5/27/2022; Philip Koszarek(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe) served on 5/27/2022; Jennifer Heminokeky(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Naomi Hartford(individually) served on 5/27/2022; Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe) served on 5/27/2022; Lori Gooday Ware(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe) served on 5/27/2022; Pamela Eagleshield(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe) served on 5/27/2022; James Dempsey(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission) served on 5/27/2022; Michael Crump(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually) served on 5/27/2022; Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Comanche Nation. Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission) served on 5/27/2022; Debbie Baker(individually) served on 5/27/2022. (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 RESPONSE re #36 Status Report filed by All Defendants. (Rodriguez, Cara)
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 STATUS REPORT Regarding Briefing Schedule for Preliminary Injunction Motion by Plaintiffs Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
June 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #33 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. On or before June 21, 2022, Attorney Thompson shall electronically file an entry of appearance on the form prescribed by the Clerk of Court. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 06/07/2022. (jb)
June 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ENTRY of Appearance by Amy Weisgram Engstrom on behalf of Comanche Nation (Weisgram Engstrom, Amy)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 SECOND MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Phillip E. Thompson by Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Debbie Baker(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Michael Crump(individually), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually). (Attachments: #1 Attachment Request for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Wells, Joshua)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER denying #20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice without prejudice. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 06/06/2022. (jb)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER denying #3 Motion for TRO. Proceedings regarding Plaintiffs' request for entry of a preliminary injunction shall be scheduled by separate order. The parties are directed to submit a proposed schedule for consideration of that request no later than Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 06/03/2022. (jb)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on May 31, 2022 before Judge Charles Goodwin. Court Reporter: Cassy Kerr, Telephone number 405-609-5096. Transcript of: motion for temporary restraining order Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/24/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/5/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/1/2022. (crk)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ENTRY of Appearance by Victoria S Holland on behalf of Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Debbie Baker(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Michael Crump(individually), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually) (Holland, Victoria)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ENTRY of Appearance by Valerie Devol on behalf of Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Debbie Baker(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Michael Crump(individually), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually) (Devol, Valerie)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ENTRY of Appearance by A Daniel Woska on behalf of Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Naomi Hartford(individually), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe) (Woska, A)
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION for Order Granting Request for Judicial Notice by Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Debbie Baker(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Michael Crump(individually), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma Land Opinion, #2 Exhibit 2 - Holdenville Site Land Opinion, #3 Exhibit 3 - Whitecloud Land Opinion)(Wells, Joshua)
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ENTRY of Appearance by Joshua D Wells on behalf of Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually) (Wells, Joshua)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles Goodwin: Motion Hearing held on 5/31/2022 re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Kiowa Tribe, Comanche Nation. (Court Reporter Cassy Kerr.) (jb)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. On or before June 14, 2022, Attorney Weisgram shall electronically file an entry of appearance on the form prescribed by the Clerk of Court. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 05/31/2022. (jb)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER. The Entry of Appearance (Doc. No. #19 ) filed by counsel for the FSA Defendants is STRICKEN. Counsel for the FSA Defendants may individually file new entries of appearance in conformance with Rule 83.4. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 05/31/2022. (jb)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by FSA Defendants filed by Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Debbie Baker(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Michael Crump(individually), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Apache Wye)(Holland, Victoria)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 FIRST MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Phillip Thompson Filing fee $ 50, receipt number AOKWDC-3917299 by Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Debbie Baker(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Michael Crump(individually), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually). (Holland, Victoria)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ENTRY of Appearance by Victoria S Holland on behalf of Debbie Baker(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Debbie Baker(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(individually), Dolly Loretta Buckner(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Michael Crump(in his official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Michael Crump(individually), James Dempsey(in his official capacity as Secretary-Treasurer, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), James Dempsey(individually), Pamela Eagleshield(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Pamela Eagleshield(individually), Naomi Hartford(individually), Naomi Hartford(in her official capacity as Vice-Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Jennifer Heminokeky(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jennifer Heminokeky(individually), Philip Koszarek(in his official capacity as Chairman, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Philip Koszarek(individually), Jeanette Mann(in her official capacity as Committee Member, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Jeanette Mann(individually), Lauren Pinola(individually), Lauren Pinola(in her official capacity as Commissioner, Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission), Lori Gooday Ware(in her official capacity as Chairwoman, Fort Sill Apache Tribe), Lori Gooday Ware(individually) (Holland, Victoria)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Darryl LaCounte, Bryan Newland, United States Department of the Interior. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Patent No. 802-6648, #2 Exhibit 2 - Landowner Letter, #3 Exhibit 3 - Notices, #4 Exhibit 4 - Response to Notices, #5 Exhibit 5 - Reply to KCA Land Use Committee and Apache Tribe, #6 Exhibit 6 - Deed, #7 Exhibit 7 - Correspondence Between the Kiowa Tribe and the Department of the Interior)(Rodriguez, Cara)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENTRY of Appearance by Cara N Rodriguez on behalf of Darryl LaCounte, Bryan Newland, United States Department of the Interior (Rodriguez, Cara)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENTRY of Appearance by Alison Spurlock on behalf of Darryl LaCounte, Bryan Newland, United States Department of the Interior (Spurlock, Alison)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENTRY of Appearance by Ryland L Rivas on behalf of Kiowa Tribe (Rivas, Ryland)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER. The portion of the FSA Defendants' Response seeking dismissalpresented on pages 14 through 19is hereby STRICKEN, without prejudice to refiling. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 05/27/2022. (jb)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RESPONSE in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by FSA Defendants filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, Apache Wye Market Study)(Holland, Victoria)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENTRY of Appearance by Forrest K Tahdooahnippah on behalf of Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall enter their appearance within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 05/27/2022. (jb)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 50, receipt number AOKWDC-3916865 by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. No. #3 ) is set for hearing on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 305 of the William J. Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse. Any written responses must be filed on or before Friday, May 27, 2022. Signed by Judge Charles Goodwin on 05/25/2022. (jb)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 DECLARATION by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Declaration of Mia Tahdooahnippah. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Mia Tahdooahnippah)(Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 DECLARATION by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Declaration of Julia Mantzke. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 DECLARATION by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Declaration of Lindy Waters. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 DECLARATION by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Civa Hill)(Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)
May 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Summons Issued Electronically as to All Defendants. (jjs)
May 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kiowa Tribe, Comanche Nation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - FSA Ltr to NIGC, #2 Exhibit 2 - FSA Settl Agrm, #3 Exhibit 3 - Fort Sill Compact 2007, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(jjs)
May 24, 2022 Opinion or Order PAYMENT FOR A CIVIL CASE Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AOKWDC-3915169. (Tahdooahnippah, Forrest)

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Represented By: Ryland L Rivas
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Plaintiff: Comanche Nation
Represented By: Forrest K Tahdooahnippah
Represented By: Amy Weisgram Engstrom
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Defendant: United States Department of the Interior
Represented By: Alison Spurlock
Represented By: Cara N Rodriguez
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Defendant: Bryan Newland
Represented By: Alison Spurlock
Represented By: Cara N Rodriguez
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Defendant: Darryl LaCounte
Represented By: Alison Spurlock
Represented By: Cara N Rodriguez
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Defendant: Lori Gooday Ware
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
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Defendant: Pamela Eagleshield
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
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Defendant: James Dempsey
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
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Defendant: Jeanette Mann
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
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Defendant: Jennifer Heminokeky
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
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Defendant: Dolly Loretta Buckner
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
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Defendant: Philip Koszarek
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
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Defendant: Naomi Hartford
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
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Defendant: Michael Crump
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
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Defendant: Lauren Pinola
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
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Defendant: Debbie Baker
Represented By: Joshua D Wells
Represented By: Valerie Devol
Represented By: Victoria S Holland
Represented By: A Daniel Woska
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Defendant: Sequoyah Simermeyer
Represented By: Alison Spurlock
Represented By: Cara N Rodriguez
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