I was struck with your talking about drug courts and mental health courts, which I was not aware of.
Thank you Chairman Dorgan and Vice-Chair Barrasso for holding this timely and important hearing.
Addressing mental health is essential for the well-being of our children.
I found the article extremely disturbing and the findings of the National Academy's report to be terrifying.
We incarcerate more people than any other industrialized nation--in fact, we incarcerate more people than any nation, period.
In my opening statement I asked whether we should consider a nationwide moratorium on the death penalty.
The fact is that many forensic tests have never been exposed to stringent scientific scrutiny.
These are worrying figures for any country, let alone the world's leading democracy.
The rise in gang activity is a serious concern for our communities.
I am honored to join the Indian Affairs Committee which plays such an important role for our tribal communities all across the Country.
Back in Minnesota and all across the Country, young native women are also falling victim to sexual crimes and increased trafficking.