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Mike Honda: “Native Americans are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes than other Americans.”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
Native Americans are two and a half times more likely to experience violent crimes than other Americans.
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Mike Honda
California

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Highlighting the disproportionate violence faced by Native Americans.

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