"Today, we face unprecedented threats to our resources, as well as opportunities to forge new partnerships in the in the private and federal sectors, all in order to protect and enhance our indigenous agriculture. For the first time we are suing the federal government for discrimination in federal agricultural lending programs."

Keepseagle, et al. v. Veneman

• DO YOU QUALIFY TO BE A PLAINTIFF IN THE NATIVE AMERICAN CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST USDA?



• AN EXPLANATION OF THE RETAINER AGREEMENT



• RETAINER AGREEMENT



• COMPLAINT

Press Releases

• FSA Announcement Concerning Class Action Status 7-13-2001

• 11/24/1999 - 213 NATIVE AMERICAN RANCHERS FILE $19 BILLION CLASS ACTION DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST USDA



• 12/29/1999 - USDA AGREES TO STOP FORECLOSURES OF NATIVE AMERICAN FARMS



• 1/18/2000 - NATIVE AMERICAN RANCHERS FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PLAINTIFFS TO 291 IN $19 BILLION CLASS ACTION DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST USDA



• 3/22/2000 - GATHERING IN THE BLACK HILLS FOR A SUMMIT ON INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE

Contact Information

TOLL FREE:

1 (800) 448-FARM


IN WASHINGTON:

Phillip L. Fraas, Alexander J. Pires, Jr.
Tuttle, Taylor & Heron Conlon, Frantz, Phelan & Pires
1025 Thos. Jeff. St., NW 1818 N Street, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 2000 7 washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 342-1300 (202) 331-7050


THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES:
Terry Red Fox
Tribal Programs Analyst
HC 3 Box 2
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3623
E-mail: chairman@mhanation.com


Related Links and Resources

• The Farmers Lawyer



• U.S. District Court



• U.S. Department of Justice



• U.S. Department of Agriculture