California
CA, SAN FRANCISCO, NORTHERN CALIFORNI
April 24, 2009
ROHNERT PARK, CA – U.S. District Judge Susan Illston rejected a lawsuit filed by
Stop the Casino 101 Coalition aimed at stopping construction of a $1 billion
Indian casino. The casino will be located on the west side of Rohnert Park and
have 2,000 slot machines and a 300-room hotel.
The suit was filed last June against the U.S. Department of Interior challenging
its decision to take 254 acres of land into federal trust for the Federated
Graton Rancheria.
Judge Illston ruled the plaintiff lacked standing to file the suit because it
“failed to establish that they have suffered a procedural injury.”
Marilee Montgomery, a group spokeswoman, said the casino opponents will appeal
the decision claiming it was based on a “technicality”. The group will also file
another suit in federal court challenging the adequacy of an environmental
impact report on the proposed casino.
Greg Sarris, the Graton Rancheria tribal chairman, said Wednesday the tribe was
pleased with judge’s ruling and “honors the opportunity for all members of the
community to address their concerns regarding Graton Rancheria.”
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