Taunton Casino Status
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[toc]Tribal gaming is always complex. What is unfolding in the southeastern part of Massachusetts is convoluted even by tribal gaming standards though.
*Taunton Casino Status Update
*Taunton Casino Status
*Taunton Casino Status Refund
*Taunton Casino Status Inquiry
After losing in court, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe asked the Department of Interior (DOI) to review its land in trust application on different grounds. However, the day before the decision was expected to be handed down, the tribe withdrew the request.
Taunton, MA 02718 THIS CASINO PROJECT WAS ENDED BY FED GOVERNMENT! In March 2020 the U.S. Interior Dept has removed the tribe’s reservation status which effectively ended this casino project. Salazar increased the burden of proof tribes had to meet to qualify for trust status. Since neighbors of the tribe’s Taunton casino successfully sued the Department of the Interior in 2016, the.Taunton Casino Status Update
Everything seemed pretty cut and dry… until the DOI decided to deny the tribe’s request to withdraw its request.
The reason this case is so interesting is that a proposed billion-dollar tribal casino in Massachusetts hangs in the balance. Genting will bankroll the First Light Casino project, while Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will run the property. The casino project ran into legal issues after a group of local residents effectively argued the DOI’s decision to put the tribe’s land in trust was faulty.DOI still wants to review Mashpee Wampanoag’s status
When the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe withdrew its DOI request, it seemed like the tribe’s dreams of building a tribal casino in Taunton, Massachusetts were over.
By all accounts the tribe withdrew its review request because it expected the DOI to reject its claim that it was under federal jurisdiction in 1934. Plus, internal communications with the DOI affirmedthese beliefs.
According to the Taunton Gazette, a draft emailed to Mashpee Chairman Cedric Cromwell on June 19 by Interior Department Associate Deputy Secretary James Cason painted a bleak picture.
“Evidence submitted by the Tribe on remand provides insufficient indicia (indications) of federal jurisdiction,” Cason wrote.
Cason went on to say that the tribe hasn’t adequately proven it was under federal jurisdiction in 1934. As a result he “therefore cannot grant the Tribe’s land-into-trust application under either of those definitions.”
But just three days after the tribe asked to withdraw its request, Cason sent another email to the tribe. That email declined its request to suspend the review. Suddenly the tribal casino had a second lease on life.
As Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye Jr. told the Taunton Gazette “It appears the DOI wants to see them (the tribe) succeed in their quest. They haven’t said no, which leads me to believe there is hope.”Maine plays a surprising role in the case
According to the Taunton Gazette, Cason asked both sides for supplemental information. Parties need to supply the supplemental information by August 31.Cason then plans to rule on the case by October 30.
In his email, Cason writes that he wants to look at “complex issues” and the “unique historical relationship” not yet explored in this increasingly extraordinary case.
What Cason is looking at is early 19th-century geography. More specifically, he is looking at Maine’s status in 1820 before it became a state. Prior to 1820, Maine was a district of Massachusetts. That’s where the Mashpee’s land in trust claim gets really convoluted… as if it wasn’t already.Taunton Casino Status
As the Taunton Gazette summarized it:
Cason said he needs to consider whether the exercise of authority over the tribe by the commonwealth “could be considered a surrogate for federal jurisdiction” in context of the Indian Reorganization Act’s definition of “Indian.”
“It’s their only chance, and it will be denied,” attorney David Tenant told the Gazette.
Tenant is representing the group of Taunton residents who took the tribe to court and successfully blocked the casino. Tenant later called Cason’s new approach “a novel, unprecedented and absurd motion.” He also threatened swift legal action if the DOI rules the tribe’s land can be placed in trust on those grounds.on
Last week, the U.S. Department of the Interior made the decision that the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe doesn’t meet the requirements that would allow the tribe to use the land to build a casino in Taunton. This week, confusion, disappointment and legal battles ensue as the tribe and many regional politicians fight for building a casino.The Casino Plans
In 2015, the Department of the Interior held land in trust for the tribe in Mashpee and Taunton, Massachusetts. In 2016, the tribe announced they had plans to build on 151 acres of land in Taunton, for the First Light Resort and Casino. While there was some protest by residents, the tribe was determined, and had the support of Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye. On Monday, Hoye spoke with journalists and said,
“It’s great for the city. We’re talking over $8 million a year in cash to the city. Twenty-something police officers per year. Twenty-something firefighters per year.”Reversed Decision
On September 7th, the Interior Department reversed the 2015 decision and said that since the land wasn’t under federal jurisdiction when the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 was passed, the tribe doesn’t qualify for holding land in trust. Without having that land in trust, the tribe cannot build the casino because the tribe doesn’t meet the federal definition of “Indian.”
In a letter to the tribe, the assistant secretary for the bureau of Indian Affairs, Tara Sweeney, said that the tribe doesn’t meet the federal requirements that would allow it to have a sovereign reservation. Tribes have to have reservation status to open a casino.Options
Tribal Council Chairman Cedric Cromwell said that the decision was unfair and with Hoye, hopes that Congress will provide a solution. Legislation entitled the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act has been introduced that will allow the tribe to go ahead with its plans. The Massachusetts delegation supports the bill but Rhode Island Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed don’t. The bill, introduced to the House by U.S. Rep. William Keeting (D-Mass) in March, and in the Senate by U.S. Senator Edward Market (D-Mass), with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) as co-sponsor.
Mayor Hoye said he hopes that all of this will be resolved by the end of 2018 and is still behind the tribe’s project; however, if those plans don’t succeed, he’s not against bringing in a commercial partner to build a casino.Brockton
Brockton, a town 19 miles from Taunton, wants to build a casino. Mayor Bill Carpenter wants to try again to get permission to build a casino. The state application for a $677 million casino was rejected by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in 2016 because of worries of over-saturating the local gambling market if the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe built its own casino.
Carpenter thinks it would be unfair for Congress to go around the July 2016 court decision to deny the Mashpee Wampanoag’s tribal casino.
“I just can’t agree with this notion that a federal judge makes a final decision, and the Department of Justice has abandoned their appeal, and after that Congress considers overriding all of that. I think it’s a separation of powers issue.”
Taunton Mayor Hoye said if Congress passes the bill, it would benefit everyone, not just Taunton and the tribe:Taunton Casino Status Refund
“The Mashpee Wampanoag have put forth a first-rate proposal that would be tremendously beneficial to everyone looking for a job or economic development in southeastern Massachusetts. This includes not only the people of Taunton, but everyone in the region, including our friends in Brockton. …I applaud the Massachusetts congressional delegation for saying enough is enough, and I thank them for filing legislation to clear this up once and for all. I call on everyone in Massachusetts to support this legislation as well.”Taunton Casino Status InquiryPlease enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.
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[toc]Tribal gaming is always complex. What is unfolding in the southeastern part of Massachusetts is convoluted even by tribal gaming standards though.
*Taunton Casino Status Update
*Taunton Casino Status
*Taunton Casino Status Refund
*Taunton Casino Status Inquiry
After losing in court, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe asked the Department of Interior (DOI) to review its land in trust application on different grounds. However, the day before the decision was expected to be handed down, the tribe withdrew the request.
Taunton, MA 02718 THIS CASINO PROJECT WAS ENDED BY FED GOVERNMENT! In March 2020 the U.S. Interior Dept has removed the tribe’s reservation status which effectively ended this casino project. Salazar increased the burden of proof tribes had to meet to qualify for trust status. Since neighbors of the tribe’s Taunton casino successfully sued the Department of the Interior in 2016, the.Taunton Casino Status Update
Everything seemed pretty cut and dry… until the DOI decided to deny the tribe’s request to withdraw its request.
The reason this case is so interesting is that a proposed billion-dollar tribal casino in Massachusetts hangs in the balance. Genting will bankroll the First Light Casino project, while Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will run the property. The casino project ran into legal issues after a group of local residents effectively argued the DOI’s decision to put the tribe’s land in trust was faulty.DOI still wants to review Mashpee Wampanoag’s status
When the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe withdrew its DOI request, it seemed like the tribe’s dreams of building a tribal casino in Taunton, Massachusetts were over.
By all accounts the tribe withdrew its review request because it expected the DOI to reject its claim that it was under federal jurisdiction in 1934. Plus, internal communications with the DOI affirmedthese beliefs.
According to the Taunton Gazette, a draft emailed to Mashpee Chairman Cedric Cromwell on June 19 by Interior Department Associate Deputy Secretary James Cason painted a bleak picture.
“Evidence submitted by the Tribe on remand provides insufficient indicia (indications) of federal jurisdiction,” Cason wrote.
Cason went on to say that the tribe hasn’t adequately proven it was under federal jurisdiction in 1934. As a result he “therefore cannot grant the Tribe’s land-into-trust application under either of those definitions.”
But just three days after the tribe asked to withdraw its request, Cason sent another email to the tribe. That email declined its request to suspend the review. Suddenly the tribal casino had a second lease on life.
As Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye Jr. told the Taunton Gazette “It appears the DOI wants to see them (the tribe) succeed in their quest. They haven’t said no, which leads me to believe there is hope.”Maine plays a surprising role in the case
According to the Taunton Gazette, Cason asked both sides for supplemental information. Parties need to supply the supplemental information by August 31.Cason then plans to rule on the case by October 30.
In his email, Cason writes that he wants to look at “complex issues” and the “unique historical relationship” not yet explored in this increasingly extraordinary case.
What Cason is looking at is early 19th-century geography. More specifically, he is looking at Maine’s status in 1820 before it became a state. Prior to 1820, Maine was a district of Massachusetts. That’s where the Mashpee’s land in trust claim gets really convoluted… as if it wasn’t already.Taunton Casino Status
As the Taunton Gazette summarized it:
Cason said he needs to consider whether the exercise of authority over the tribe by the commonwealth “could be considered a surrogate for federal jurisdiction” in context of the Indian Reorganization Act’s definition of “Indian.”
“It’s their only chance, and it will be denied,” attorney David Tenant told the Gazette.
Tenant is representing the group of Taunton residents who took the tribe to court and successfully blocked the casino. Tenant later called Cason’s new approach “a novel, unprecedented and absurd motion.” He also threatened swift legal action if the DOI rules the tribe’s land can be placed in trust on those grounds.on
Last week, the U.S. Department of the Interior made the decision that the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe doesn’t meet the requirements that would allow the tribe to use the land to build a casino in Taunton. This week, confusion, disappointment and legal battles ensue as the tribe and many regional politicians fight for building a casino.The Casino Plans
In 2015, the Department of the Interior held land in trust for the tribe in Mashpee and Taunton, Massachusetts. In 2016, the tribe announced they had plans to build on 151 acres of land in Taunton, for the First Light Resort and Casino. While there was some protest by residents, the tribe was determined, and had the support of Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye. On Monday, Hoye spoke with journalists and said,
“It’s great for the city. We’re talking over $8 million a year in cash to the city. Twenty-something police officers per year. Twenty-something firefighters per year.”Reversed Decision
On September 7th, the Interior Department reversed the 2015 decision and said that since the land wasn’t under federal jurisdiction when the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 was passed, the tribe doesn’t qualify for holding land in trust. Without having that land in trust, the tribe cannot build the casino because the tribe doesn’t meet the federal definition of “Indian.”
In a letter to the tribe, the assistant secretary for the bureau of Indian Affairs, Tara Sweeney, said that the tribe doesn’t meet the federal requirements that would allow it to have a sovereign reservation. Tribes have to have reservation status to open a casino.Options
Tribal Council Chairman Cedric Cromwell said that the decision was unfair and with Hoye, hopes that Congress will provide a solution. Legislation entitled the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act has been introduced that will allow the tribe to go ahead with its plans. The Massachusetts delegation supports the bill but Rhode Island Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed don’t. The bill, introduced to the House by U.S. Rep. William Keeting (D-Mass) in March, and in the Senate by U.S. Senator Edward Market (D-Mass), with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) as co-sponsor.
Mayor Hoye said he hopes that all of this will be resolved by the end of 2018 and is still behind the tribe’s project; however, if those plans don’t succeed, he’s not against bringing in a commercial partner to build a casino.Brockton
Brockton, a town 19 miles from Taunton, wants to build a casino. Mayor Bill Carpenter wants to try again to get permission to build a casino. The state application for a $677 million casino was rejected by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in 2016 because of worries of over-saturating the local gambling market if the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe built its own casino.
Carpenter thinks it would be unfair for Congress to go around the July 2016 court decision to deny the Mashpee Wampanoag’s tribal casino.
“I just can’t agree with this notion that a federal judge makes a final decision, and the Department of Justice has abandoned their appeal, and after that Congress considers overriding all of that. I think it’s a separation of powers issue.”
Taunton Mayor Hoye said if Congress passes the bill, it would benefit everyone, not just Taunton and the tribe:Taunton Casino Status Refund
“The Mashpee Wampanoag have put forth a first-rate proposal that would be tremendously beneficial to everyone looking for a job or economic development in southeastern Massachusetts. This includes not only the people of Taunton, but everyone in the region, including our friends in Brockton. …I applaud the Massachusetts congressional delegation for saying enough is enough, and I thank them for filing legislation to clear this up once and for all. I call on everyone in Massachusetts to support this legislation as well.”Taunton Casino Status InquiryPlease enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.
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