'We hope that it's heard and the Supreme Court rules in favor of the law that was passed. VanVolkinburg said he is hoping the amicus brief will make a difference with the Supreme Court. They provide the court with additional information or arguments for consideration. 131.Īn amicus brief can be filed in appellate cases by those who are not a party to the case, but have a strong interest in the subject matter. The act, signed by President Barack Obama, effectively ended a string of challenges to the federal land trust that allowed the tribe to build the casino near the Bradley exit off U.S. On the court's docket for the season beginning in October is an appeal filed by David Patchak, of Shelbyville, who argues that a 2014 law, the Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, violates the U.S. in Wayland.ĭorr and Hopkins townships also will be considering the matter at upcoming Township Board meetings, according to Roger VanVolkinburg, Wayland Township supervisor. Several local governments, including the City of Wayland and Martin, Leighton and Yankee Springs townships, are joining Wayland Township in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the Gun Lake Casino, 1123 129th Ave. Local communities join in support of Gun Lake Casino in U.S.
