Federal judge upholds Coquille Tribe’s right to operate South Medford gaming facility
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
US District Judge Amit P. Mehta rejected three tribes’ challenge last week, allowing the Coquille Indian Tribe to continue gaming in South Medford. He granted summary judgment to the federal government and Coquille, finding that the property qualified for gaming as restored lands under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Why it matters
The ruling allows Coquille to keep operating the facility and using gaming revenue for tribal services and programmes.