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Chippewa Cree Tribe
Coverage of Chippewa Cree Tribe in the Nexus archive.
- Judge questions limits of tribal immunity in Minnesota predatory lending suit
A federal judge in Minnesota questioned the enforceability of a tribal lender's policy to cap interest rates at 8%, as the state seeks to void thousands of high-interest loans issued by Plain Green LLC. Minnesota argues the lender’s voluntary resolution does not prevent future illegal lending, while the company claims compliance with state law. The case centers on tribal immunity and state usury laws.