Case 2:25-cv-00978-APG-BNW Document 74 Filed 09/15/25 Page 2 of 8
(“NAFOA”), Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations (“TASIN”), San Manuel Gaming and
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Hospitality Authority (“SMGHA”), United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund
(“USET SPF”), and 24 federally recognized Indian Tribes (“Amici Tribes”) (collectively, “Tribal
Amici”) and respectfully seek leave of this Court to file the accompanying brief as amici curiae in
support of the Defendants. 1
I.
INTEREST OF THE TRIBAL AMICI
IGA is an inter-tribal non-profit organization comprised of 124 federally recognized Indian
tribes that operate gaming enterprises throughout Indian Country. IGA also has non-voting
members, which represent organizations, tribes, and businesses engaged in tribal gaming
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enterprises around the country. IGA’s mission is to advance tribal economic, social, and political
interests, and to preserve and promote tribal sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and economic
development by advocating for tribally owned governmental gaming enterprises. To pursue this
mission, IGA operates as an educational and public-policy resource for tribes, policy makers, and
members of the public concerning Indian gaming issues and tribal community development.
CNIGA is a non-profit organization that represents 54 federally recognized tribal
governments located within the State of California. CNIGA acts as a planning and coordinating
agency for legislative, policy, legal, and communications efforts on behalf of its members,
especially with respect to gaming-related matters.
AIGA is a non-profit association comprised of eight federally recognized Tribes. AIGA is
committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of tribes striving for self-reliance by supporting
tribal gaming enterprises on Arizona Indian lands. AIGA provides educational, legislative, and
public policy resources for tribes, policymakers, and the public on Indian gaming issues and tribal
community development. AIGA is deeply committed to maintaining and protecting tribal
sovereignty and self-governance.
1 The undersigned counsel, who do not represent any party to this suit, authored this motion and the accompanying brief. The Tribal Amici paid the entire cost of this amicus brief. None of the Tribal Amici are party to this suit. Accordingly, no party to this suit contributed money for the preparation of this amicus brief.
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