Aroostook Band of Micmacs v. Ryan 484 F.3d 41 (1st Cir. 2007)
Former employees of the Micmacs filed complaints with the Maine Human Rights Commission alleging violations of their rights under state law. In response, the Micmacs contended that they possess inherent sovereign rights to control their internal tribal matters. According to the Tribe, employment decisions are a function of tribal government not subject to state regulation. The First Circuit concurred with the State’s argument that MICSA 25 USCS §1725(a) applies to the Micmacs.
(Federal) Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act
This is the 1991 addition to the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act relating to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs. The entire federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act also may be found in this section of the Library.
(Maine) Micmac Settlement Act
This is the Maine Settlement Act relating to Micmac Indians in Maine. The federal Settlement Act may be found in this section of the Library under either of two titles: (Federal) Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act or (Federal) Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act. This statutory proposal was not ratified by the Aroostook Band and did not take effect.