| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Sep 12 2003 |
Application (03A226) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 23, 2003 to October 23, 2003, submitted to Justice Thomas. |
| Sep 15 2003 |
Application (03A226) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until October 23, 2003. |
| Oct 10 2003 |
Application (03A226) to extend further the time from October 23, 2003 to November 22, 2003, submitted to Justice Thomas. |
| Oct 13 2003 |
Application (03A226) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until November 22, 2003. |
| Nov 21 2003 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 26, 2003) |
| Dec 11 2003 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including January 26, 2004. |
| Jan 26 2004 |
Brief of respondent Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska in opposition filed. |
| Jan 26 2004 |
Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. |
| Feb 11 2004 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 27, 2004. |
| Feb 13 2004 |
Reply of petitioner United States filed. (Distributed). |
| Mar 1 2004 |
Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma GRANTED. |
| Mar 1 2004 |
Petition DENIED. |