Sep 10, 2019
One of the important things that we do is collaborate with our state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners.
Rubén Gallego
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Rubén Gallego is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 20, 1979, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, immigration reform, and education during his time in office. Gallego, a former Marine, has been an advocate for military families and has worked to improve access to healthcare for veterans. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and climate change.
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Sep 10, 2019
It is imperative that we continue to work in partnership and create safe communities and arrest the trend of issues plaguing our Native communities.
Sep 10, 2019
During our March MMIW hearing, we heard their names: Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Mackenzie Howard, Ashlynne Mike, and Savanna Greywind.
Sep 10, 2019
I think I speak for both of us when I say how important it is to keep this issue in the spotlight.
Sep 10, 2019
On reservations, American Indian and Alaska Native women experience murder rates 10 times the national average.
Sep 10, 2019
What steps has your office taken to improve prosecution of these crimes and reduce barriers to enforcement in Indian Country?
Sep 10, 2019
These high rates of violence are not just a crisis affecting Indian Country. It is a national disgrace that demands national action.
Sep 10, 2019
They are Native women and girls who went missing or were killed and whose cases received shamefully negligent responses from Federal and state agencies.
Sep 10, 2019
I expect to hear about the tangible solutions this Administration is pursuing to end the cycle of violence for Indigenous women in this country.
Sep 10, 2019
One study found that 1.5 million American Indian and Alaska Native women experience violence in their lifetime.
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