[1] This controversy coincides with a Supreme Court review of a challenge against the Indian Child Welfare Act, with both legal disputes being represented by the same law firm.
[5] The law firm is also known for representing Chevron in the enduring lawsuit initiated by Indigenous communities in Ecuador, and Energy Transfer Partners, the entity responsible for the Dakota Access Pipeline.
[3][6] However, tribal entities contend that Maverick's lawsuit transcends sports betting, asserting that any challenge to Washington's gaming compacts could jeopardize their recognition as sovereign nations.
[1] Supporters and legal specialists argue that the Maverick case, along with similar ones, risk reviving the Termination Era policies from the 1950s, during which the U.S. government attempted to permanently dissolve the political status of Indigenous tribes.
[3][8] In September 2023, a coalition of 22 Native American tribes urged the Ninth Circuit in an amicus brief to reject an appeal from Maverick Gaming LLC.