Minnesota COA Holds Warrantless Search of Tribal Casino Patron Not Covered by ICRA

Here is the opinion in State v. Yang. An excerpt:

Appellant challenges his convictions of three counts of controlled substance crime in the first degree, arguing that security guards employed by the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel violated his Fourth Amendment protections under the Indian Civil Rights Act and the United States Constitution when they conducted a warrantless search of his satchel in a hotel room and discovered methamphetamine and marijuana. Because the security guards were not acting as tribal governmental agents, appellant’s rights under the Indian Civil Rights Act were not violated. We affirm.

NYTs on the Shakopee Mdewakanton and the Growing Threat to Indian Gaming

Here.

Shakopee Trademark Infringement Suit in Nevada over “Mystic” Family of Marks

Here are the unsealed materials in Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community v. FBCV (D. Nev.):

DCT Order Partially Granting Shakopee Motion

Shakopee Motion for Summary J

Shakopee Response to Def Motion

Shakopee Reply