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Federal Judge Approves Trial on Indigenous Fishing Rights

1/8/2025

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A federal judge has greenlit a trial over a Native fishing platform at Oregon's Willamette Falls, igniting a legal battle between Portland General Electric and the Oregon Department of State Lands. With the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in the mix, this case could significantly affect multiple tribes across Oregon, highlighting the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights.

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Story summary

A federal judge has greenlit a trial over a Native fishing platform at Oregon's Willamette Falls, igniting a legal battle between Portland General Electric and the Oregon Department of State Lands. With the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in the mix, this case could significantly affect multiple tribes across Oregon, highlighting the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights.