Application (25A62) referred to the Court.

Application (25A62) for stay presented to Justice Kavanaugh and by him referred to the Court is granted. The issuance of the mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, case No. 23-3655, is stayed pending the filing and disposition of the petition for a writ of certiorari, if such writ is timely sought. Should the petition for a writ of certiorari be denied, this stay shall terminate automatically. In the event the petition for a writ of certiorari is granted, the stay shall terminate upon the sending down of the judgment of this Court. Justice Thomas, Justice Alito, and Justice Gorsuch would deny the application.

Reply of applicant Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, et al. filed.

Response to application from respondent Michael Howe filed.

Amicus brief of Alabama and 14 Other States submitted.

Brief amici curiae of Alabama, et al. filed.

Amicus brief of NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. submitted.

Proof of Service for Amicus Brief of NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. submitted.

Brief amicus curiae of NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. filed.

Order entered by Justice Kavanaugh: Upon consideration of the application of counsel for the applications, it is ordered that the mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, case No. 23-3655, is hereby stayed pending further order of Justice Kavanaugh or of the Court.

Application (25A62) for a stay, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.

Response to application (25A62) requested by Justice Kavanaugh, due by 5 p.m. (EDT) on July 22, 2025.