Here’s an Indian Civil Rights Act-related case out of the District of Oregon involving a motion to suppress a statement obtained by tribal police to be used as evidence in federal court. The motion was denied.
motion to suppress
U.S. v. Gonzales et al. — Makah Whalers — Up to Date Materials
The Makah whaling case in federal court is turning into a very interesting discussion of whaling treaty rights and federal criminal procedure.
Here are the current materials in United States v. Gonzales, et al., No. CR 07-5656 JKA (W.D. Wash.):
Makah Tribe Proposed Amicus Brief in Federal Whaling Prosecution
The Makah Nation has filed a motion for leave to file an amicus brief in the United States v. Gonzales whaling prosecution. Here are the materials, including Defendant Noel’s opposition to the motion:
U.S. v. Gonzales et al. — Makah Whalers — Update
We previously published the indictment here. There have been two motions to dismiss the indictment and a motion to suppress evidence. There has been no federal response yet. Here are those materials:
Defendants Motion to Dismiss Count 1
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