The Tribe continues to work diligently with its partners and the community to move forward while the court case advances toward resolution. Photo courtesy of Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians

VALLEJO, CA (MPG) – The United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling today on the motion for a preliminary injunction filed by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in its ongoing litigation regarding the Department of the Interior’s recent suspension of its January 2025 gaming eligibility determination for the Tribe’s trust land in Vallejo.

While the Court declined to issue interim relief at this stage, it emphasized that it intends to resolve the case on the merits expeditiously. Importantly, the Court confirmed that the Tribe’s Vallejo property remains in federal trust.

“We are very confident in the strength of our legal position,” said Chairman Shawn Davis. “The Court’s order allows the case to move forward quickly, and we are fully prepared to defend the integrity of the Department’s original decision, which recognized our historical connection to this land and our eligibility to pursue economic development through gaming.”

The Court’s ruling does not address the merits of the Tribe’s legal challenge, which is now set to proceed on an expedited briefing schedule. The Tribe continues to work diligently with its partners and the community to move forward while the court case advances toward resolution.

“This ruling represents one step in the process, and it brings us closer to having our rights upheld by the court,” said Davis. “Our land remains in trust, our commitment remains strong, and our resolve remains unshaken.”