US v. Ramirez — “Indian” Status of Victims under 18 USC 1152

The Ninth Circuit held in US v. Ramirez affirmed a holding that tribal ID cards and tribal residency on the San Xavier Reservation of the Tohono O’odham Nation was sufficient to prove “Indian” status of victims under 18 USC 1152.

Kiowa Cockfighter Appeal Rejected in CA10

The Tenth Circuit recently rejected a jurisdictional challenge to a cockfighter’s conviction for illegal gambling in federal court for cockfighting.  Here are the materials for United States v. Gachot:

Appellant Brief

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