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On the recordSeptember 19, 2022
I wish I could say that state and local governments have historically prioritized the protection of our Native women and children, but they have not.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva highlights the historical neglect of state and local governments regarding Native women's safety.

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