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May 20, 2025

Miwok Tribe sues to block $25M disbursement to rival faction

The California Valley Miwok Tribe is seeking a court order to stop the California Gambling Control Commission from distributing $25 million in tribal funds to a rival group amid a long-running leadership dispute. A Sacramento judge will consider the emergency request Wednesday, just two days before the scheduled payout.

The California Valley Miwok Tribe has sued to prevent the California Gambling Control Commission from giving $25 million collected from the tribe to "a group of individuals with disputed claims to membership and leadership of the Tribe." The emergency injunction being sought faces a Friday deadline.

"This action arose after the defendant California Gambling Control Commission ... disregarded the recommendation of its staff and decided to disburse to a group of ind...

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