On the recordSeptember 19, 2022
In VAWA 2022, Congress made very clear that no sovereign has a greater interest in protecting Indian children from non-Indian abusers than the child's tribal nation.
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congress.govIn VAWA 2022, Congress made very clear that no sovereign has a greater interest in protecting Indian children from non-Indian abusers than the child's tribal nation.
Grijalva emphasizes tribal nations' primary role in protecting Indian children under VAWA 2022.
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