I. Name and Citation

STATE OF FLORIDA, versus SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA



II. Key Facts

In this complaint, the the Tribe was operating "electronic or electromechanical facsimiles of games of chance" and that such operations constituted class III gaming as defined by IGRA. These games were operated despite the absence of a compact between the Tribe and the State regarding the regulation of class III gaming. The State also alleged that the Tribe planned to construct a new facility on its lands in order to conduct additional class III gaming.



III. The Issue

Does the operation of such games without a Tribal-State compact violate both federal and state law?



IV. Holding and Vote

No (Opinion by Justice Stevens)



V. Reasoning

Congress abrogated tribal immunity from state suits that seek declaratory or injunctive relief for alleged tribal violations of IGRA; (2) the Tribe, by electing to engage in gaming under IGRA, waived its immunity from a suit to require compliance......

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