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We’re trying to provide as much primary source material as we can as well as legal information. If you have something that you think should be added, please send an email to info@rnc8.org.

Or, for more information on all aspects of the RNC and the RNC 8 than you can shake a stick at, check out the archive at RNC ‘08 Report.

Gubernatorial Candidate Gaertner’s Suppression of Dissent: Susan Gaertner and the RNC 8 Fact Sheet (1 page printable PDF for distribution)

Most current motions, briefs and exhibits (for February 2, 2010 hearing)

• Memorandum for Joint Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Probable Cause and Request for Florence Hearing: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/memo-pc-jnt.pdf
• Joint Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Probable Cause and Request for Florence Hearing: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/mtn-pc.pdf
• Defendants’ Joint Motion to Utilize Jury Questionnaire: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/mtn-questionnaire126.pdf
• Motion for Suppression of Evidence Obtained Through Illegal Search and Seizure at 627 Smith Ave., 2301 23rd Ave. S., 3240 17th Ave. S. and 3500 Harriet Ave.: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/motionforsuppression.pdf
• Notice of Motion and Motion to Suppress 627 Smith Ave. Raid : http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/motion-to-suppress-convergence-center126.pdf
• Motion for Suppression of Communication Center Raid: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/motion-to-suppress-comms-center126.pdf
• Memorandum re: Suppression of the Raids Brief: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/memmotiontosuppressfranks1-26.pdf
• Supplemental Exhibits to Suppression of the Raids Brief: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/suppexh100125181131-1-26.pdf
• Defendant Luce Guillen-Givins’ Motion to Suppress Evidence from Unlawful Search and Seizures: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/luce-mtn-suppress.pdf
• Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Based on Discriminatory Investigation and Prosecution: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/mtn-ep.pdf
• Memo in Support of Defendant’s (Luce Guillen-Givins) Motion to Dismiss based upon Discriminatory Investigation and Prosecution: http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/luce-memo-ep-and-attachment.pdf
• Motion to Compel Discovery re: “Indy-TACT” (fake anarchist group invented by Bloomington Police Department):  http://rnc8.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/indycomp100129093428.pdf

Search Warrants, Affidavits, Receipt of Seized Items, Complaints:

• Application for Search Warrant and Supporting Affidavit (copy one)
  
• Application for Search Warrant and Supporting Affidavit (copy two)
  
• Search Warrant for 627 Smith Ave. South, St. Paul, MN (the Welcoming Committee Convergence Center)
• Search Warrant for 2301 23rd Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN
• Search Warrant for 3240 17th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN
  • Page One
  • Page Two
  • Page Three
• Receipt of Seized items from 3240 17th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN
  • Page One
  • Page Two
  • Page Three
• Original Felony Criminal Complaint: Eryn Trimmer and co-defendents: Monica Rachel Bicking, Erik Charles Oseland, Robert Joseph Czernik, Garrett Scott Fitzgerald, Nathanael David Secor, Max Jacob Specktor, Luce Guillen-Givens
• April 9, 2009 Amended Complaint removing terrorism charges

Previous Motions/Legal Briefs:

• October 9, 2009 Motion to Compel Information Pertaining to Confidential Informants
• Defendants’ Memorandum in Support of Joinder of all Cases
• Defendants’ Motion to Disclose Computer Evidence
• State’s Motion for an Amended Complaint

Legal Information:

• Minnesota Statutes: 609.714 Crimes committeed in furtherance of terrorism
• Minnesota Statutes: 609.175 Conspiracy
• Minnesota Statutes: 609.71 Riot
• Minnesota Statutes: 609.595 Damage to Property
• Criminal Assignment Calendar Plan

Legal Support:

• National Lawyers Guild Minnesota
• Coldsnap Legal Collective
• Community RNC Arrestee Support Structure

RNC-Era Press Releases / Statements:

• ACLU
  • ACLU Calls For Investigation Into Raids And Mass Arrests At RNC
• Amnesty International
  • Use of Force Against RNC Protesters “Disproportionate,” Charges Amnesty International
• Cam Gordon, Minneapolis City Council Member, 2nd Ward; Elizabeth Glidden, Minneapolis City Council Member, 8th Ward
  • Statement on Recent Law Enforcement Actions
• Cam Gordon and Gary Schiff, Minneapolis Council Members
  • Call for Independent Investigation of RNC-Related Law Enforcement Action
• National Lawyers Guild
  • National Lawyers Guild Seeks Judicial Review of Preventative Detentions Ordered by Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher
• National Lawyers Guild
  • National Lawyers Guild Condemns Fabrications of Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher and Preventative Detention Arrests
• National Lawyers Guild Minnesota
  • Ramsey County Charges RNC 8 Under State Patriot Act, Alleges Acts of Terrorism
• RNC Welcoming Committee
  • Press Statement from the RNC Welcoming Committee
  • RNC WC Unmasks Press Conference (video)
• Portland Street Medics
  • Arrested Street Medic Speaks
• Coldsnap Legal Collective
  • Call for Independent Investigations into Police Misconduct during RNC
  • Open letter today to Congressional Members Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Keith Ellison (D-MN)
• Society of Professional Journalists
  • Society of Professional Journalists Concerned Over RNC and DNC Arrests