Asa'Carsarmiut Tribal Council, Appellant v. John D. Wheeler Iii, Appellee

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court dismissed the Asa'carsarmiut Tribal Council’s appeal because the council lacked standing to challenge the superior court’s custody modification when neither parent appealed. The Court held that the council’s sovereign interest was insufficient to establish the required personal stake. The decision affirms the principle that only parties with a concrete injury may invoke judicial review of custody orders. The Court also noted respect for tribal courts but rejected extending standing in this context.