Judge Rules
Against Anti-Casino Group
As reported by the Hesperia
Star: "A Victorville Superior Court judge last
Thursday ruled against an anti-casino group's lawsuit
that contended the Hesperia Redevelopment Agency's
involvement in the Timbisha Shoshone casino project
is illegal.
"The case, which was filed by Hesperia Citizens
for Responsible Development, is a federal not state
issue, Judge Stanford Reichert said in making his
ruling. Moreover, the city's August 25, 2003 Municipal
Services Agreement with Timbisha Shoshone Tribe
falls under the authority of the Indian Gaming Regulatory
Act, a federal law.
"…The judge also said the California
Constitution (state voters approved Proposition
1A in 2000) provides for Indian gaming…"
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