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2026 State Court Cases

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Next update should be ready by: February 18, 2026

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State of Oklahoma v. Jason Martin Lile
2026 WL 367254
Case Number: SCBD-7941
Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District.
February 10, 2026

Legal Topics: jurisdiction; attorney discipline; conflict of interest

 

In the Matter of: S.A. and J.P., Youths in Need of Care
2026 WL 369711
DA 25-0094
Supreme Court of Montana.
February 10, 2026

Legal Topics: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

 

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State of Minnesota v. Thompson
Materials via Turtle Talk
2026 WL 262231
A25-0527
Court of Appeals of Minnesota.
February 2, 2026

Legal Topics: jurisdiction; Public Law 280

 

 

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Matter of T.A.G.
374 Or. 813
(CC 19JU05952)(SC S072305)
Supreme Court of Oregon.
January 29, 2026

Legal Topics: Tribal jurisdiction; Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

 

Oenga v. Givens
Materials via Turtle Talk
2026 WL 182337
Supreme Court No. S-19136
Supreme Court of Alaska.
January 23, 2026

Legal Topics: trust breach

 

In the Matter of the Minnesota Racing Commission's Approval of Running Aces Casino
Materials via Turtle Talk
2026 WL 157672
A23-1738
Supreme Court of Minnesota.
January 21, 2026

Legal Topics: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)

 

In re Bella L.
2026 WL 145220
B348279
Court of Appeal, Second District, California.
DIVISION FIVE.
January 20, 2026

Legal Topics: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

 

K.J. v. S.A.
Materials via Turtle Talk
2026 WL 250557
Docket No. V-00152-24
Family Court, New York, Columbia County.
January 15, 2026

Legal Topics: Tribal jurisdiction; Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

 

In the Interest of A.H. and K.W.
2026 WL 73716
Case No. 6D2025-1795
District Court of Appeal of Florida, Sixth District.
January 9, 2026

Legal Topics: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

 

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