In before the socialists insist that patches are proof of gang activity again.
In a summary of the government’s case filed May 29, [prosecutor Christopher] Brunwin writes, “The criminal forfeiture allegation includes descriptions of two trade/service/association marks, described in the indictment as the ‘Word Image’ and the ‘Rider Image.’” Which is to say the Mongols’ name and logo."
If the case won, unless I'm mistaken, it would mean that anyone wearing the patch would be automatically subject to arrest. On May 27, the judge scheduled to try the case, who according to reports appears very much the kind who would rule against the Mongols, resigned. His replacement is an Obama appointee. And many who celebrate the resignation of that previous judge, are thinking that the fact that Obama appointed this new judge isn't a bad sign for their side.
Time will tell. Regardless of criminal activity among members of the Mongol club, making the wearing of a trademarked logo an arrestable offense poses a vastly larger and more dangerous threat than even the most criminal of Mongols.