US v. Littlejohn — Garnishment of Tribal Per Cap

This is how the United States goes after the tribal per capita payments of convicted criminals. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians argued they were immune from the order of garnishment, but there is no sovereign immunity from suit by the United States.

Notice of Garnishment

Convict’s Response to Notice of Garnishment

Tribal Response to Notice of Garnishment

United States Response

District Court Garnishment Order and Opinion