![]() “The distinction JAC urges between historic tribes and other tribal entities organized under the Indian Regulatory Act is without basis in federal law. The judges said in the opinion that “we hope (the ruling) will finally put an end to these claims.” Department of the Interior, in addition to the tribe and Penn National. JAC sued the National Indian Gaming Commission and the U.S. The judges wrote that despite losing arguments over tribal sovereignty “before administrative agencies, state courts, and federal courts around the country since the early 1990s,” the JAC continued to press the issue. ![]() The JAC is made up of residents in the somewhat rural community, 20 miles east of downtown San Diego, that has long opposed the casino. ![]() “We hope, as the Ninth Circuit does, that this case will finally put an end to the over 40 different lawsuits that we have defended against over the decades,” Pinto said. “For our tribe, we’re hoping this decision helps put this issue to rest so we and our neighbors can focus on economic recovery and support of the greater Jamul community during these difficult times.” Pinto, in a statement, said the tribe was “thrilled” by the Ninth Circuit’s decision, “but not surprised,” adding the court found “no legal basis for any differentiation” between Jamul and any other federally recognized tribe.
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