Judge Denies Dismissal Of Suit Against Indiana Tribal Officers For Casino Arrest

Mealey's (August 17, 2021, 1:17 PM EDT) -- SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A man can proceed with his illegal search and seizure claims against tribal police officers over an incident at the tribe’s casino because his amended complaint levels allegations against the officers in their individual capacities, so tribal sovereign immunity “is not implicated,” an Indiana federal judge held Aug. 16 in denying the officers’ motion to dismiss....