Eighth Circuit Affirms Conviction of “Attorney General” of Fake Indian Tribe

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in United States v. Reed: CA8 Opinion in US v Reed

Reed is the self-proclaimed attorney general for the Little Shell Nation, anIndian tribe not recognized by the federal government.  Reed is not Native American,similar to many members of the unrecognized tribe, who join the organization via theInternet.  Reed was “adopted” by the Little Shell Nation in 2006, when he moved toNorth Dakota.  The Little Shell Nation maintains its office and headquarters inRolette, North Dakota.