Menominee Tribe Wins Land Rights Victory

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The Menominee Nation just won a landmark Wisconsin Supreme Court victory, securing the right to reclaim thousands of acres lost decades ago under a discriminatory 1950s federal policy. Now, they can restore the land to federal trust status — exempting it from local taxes and jurisdiction. Despite fierce opposition from a property owners association that tried to block the buyback, the court sided with tribal sovereignty, affirming the Menominee as Wisconsin’s oldest continuous residents. This historic ruling not only reverses past injustice but also strengthens tribal self-governance and land…