October 15, 2010: Alturas Rancheria v Salazar

Plaintiff, the Alturas Indian Rancheria (“Tribe”), filed suit against the Department of the Interior and its officials (collectively “defendants,” the “Secretary,” or the “Department”) for failing to renew its self-determination contract in violation of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act ("ISDA") and the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”), 5 U.S.C. §§ 704 and 706. Plaintiff seeks an order, inter alia, declaring that it is entitled to renewal of its self-determination contract under the ISDA, 25 U.S.C. § 450 et seq.

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