Narragansett Indian Tribe v. State of Rhode Island

INDIAN RIGHTS. (2003-2006)

“Friend of the court” brief challenging on various grounds the legality of a state police raid of a smoke shop on Narragansett Indian tribal land. The Court upheld the state’s actions in 2004, but the appeals court reversed in part in 2005. The full appellate court then upheld the district court’s initial ruling, and a petition for review to the U.S. Supreme Court was denied. National ACLU Attorney: Stephen Pevar

Documents

"Friend of the court” brief in U.S. District Court in support of the Tribe’s legal arguments.

Letter to Governor Carcieri criticizing his response to the raid.

Opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals

News Releases:

July 15, 2003 -- Groups Condemn Police Raid of Narragansett Smoke Shop

August 5, 2003 -- ACLU Criticizes Governor's Response to Indian Smoke Shop Raid Report

August 20, 2003 -- ACLU Files Court Brief Challenging State Raid of Indian Smoke Shop