The Poarch Band, though, had the case moved to Federal District Court in Montgomery late last month on the grounds that, among other things, the state’s lawsuit is preempted by the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The casinos use slot-style, electronic bingo machines that Strange says are illegal in Alabama but may be allowed under the National Indian Gaming Commission, which permits electronic games. Strange in February asked an Elmore County Circuit Court judge to shut down the Poarch Band’s three casinos, alleging them to be a public nuisance.
MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange’s lawsuit against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians has been moved to federal court where the tribe has, using Strange’s own words against him, asked for it to be dismissed.
