United States of America v. Town of Lac Du Flambeau
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3:23-cv-00355
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September 04, 2024
Homeowners Say Wis. Tribe Can't Block Roads Again
Homeowners in a Wisconsin town whose roads were barricaded by a Native American tribe have urged a federal judge to protect access to their properties during litigation until their easement claims can be resolved, saying the U.S. government and the tribe must immediately remove any roadway blockages.
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January 30, 2024
Feds Say Talks Preferred In Wis. Tribal Roads Trespass Suit
The federal government has said it prefers a negotiated resolution with a northern Wisconsin town that allows it to remain part of a tribal road system, but if an agreement can't be reached, it will continue to pursue trespassing claims and past damages against the municipality.
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September 19, 2023
Group Says Feds Must Keep Wis. Tribe From Blocking Roads
A group of Wisconsin residents says the federal government had an obligation in January to prevent a local Native American tribe from barricading roads into its reservation for three months, claiming the action "imprisoned" some inside their homes for fear if they left to get provisions they wouldn't be allowed to return.
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August 31, 2023
Wisconsin Town Says Feds' Trespass Claims Unwarranted
The town of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, is asking a federal district court to determine that it's obligated to use roads once owned and barricaded by a Native American tribe over alleged unpaid right-of-way easement agreements, saying access is necessary to provide critical services for residents.
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June 02, 2023
Feds Want Town To Stop Trespassing On Wis. Tribal Lands
The federal government says the town of Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with a local Native American tribe over road access into its reservation, must renew right-of-way easements or face a permanent ban from the properties.