The Land for Catawba's Casino was recently put into Trust by BIA. That is a MAJOR step forward for Casino right outside of Charlotte NC. This is starting to get real. Next step for Catawba is a signed compact with the State. By law I dont think they can exclude Catawb from doing anything already approved for Cherokee. I believe the only thing that can stop it now would be Cherokee succesully arguing their case that Govt had no legal right to put land in trust.
https://nsjonline.com/article/2020/03/proposed-catawba-indian-casino-in-kings-mountain-moves-forward/
Quote:
“The Nation is very thankful for the Department’s decision to take this land into trust, enabling us to achieve the promise of self-determination though economic development,” said Chief Harris in a statement.
“The Department has a very rigorous process for reviewing proposed trust land acquisitions. We are very thankful for the hard work of the Department’s solicitors and staff on our application, who carefully reviewed our history, including our historic land settlement, ensuring that it is consistent with the Supreme Court’s Carcieri decision,” Harris said.
The proposed destination casino and resort is projected to bring as many as 5,000 construction jobs and 4,000 permanent jobs to the King’s Mountain area. Supporters of the casino estimate it will bring $350 million in potential revenue to the town, which is located just 35 miles west of Charlotte.
Eastern Band of Cherokee are continuing their fight against.
Quote:
n a press release, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians claim that the government is ignoring federal laws that prohibit the “Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina” from tribal government gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
“The federal government has no right or authority to create a new reservation for the Catawba Nation across state lines, into Cherokee historical territory, just to build a casino,” Chief Richard Sneed said in a statement.
The statement also says that the Bureau of Indian Affairs also has yet to consult with the Cherokee on protection measures and that a possibility exists of archaeological artifacts and resources being discovered during construction on the proposed casino site.
“This decision creates a dangerous precedent for all federally recognized tribes that empowers corrupt developers and their lobbyists to use politicians to determine what laws and precedents are followed and which ones are ignored. This decision cannot and will not stand,” said Sneed.
Last edited by PTLou; 05-05-2020 at 09:03 PM.
