Modoc Nation and Partners Challenge Counterclaims in Federal Court

This week, the Modoc Nation and its associated enterprises filed a reply brief in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, seeking dismissal or a stay of counterclaims against them. The case centers on disputes involving tribal businesses, raising significant questions about the application of federal and state laws to tribal entities.

The Modoc Nation’s filing underscores broader concerns across Indian Country about the balance of tribal sovereignty and external legal challenges, especially regarding the jurisdictional overlap between state and federal courts in tribal matters.