Ute Tribe Land Claim Rejected by Court | Salt Lake City News

The Ute Tribe’s bid to reclaim two million acres in eastern Utah and up to a billion dollars in compensation for historic land dispossession has been rejected by a federal appeals court. The court ruled unanimously that the land was legally ceded, dismissing the tribe’s claims. Though Utah state officials joined the legal battle — a move the tribe didn’t welcome — they praised the court’s decision and signaled ongoing cooperation with the tribe moving forward. The tribe’s attorneys remain silent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed4eb3e690526542