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On the recordDecember 7, 2021
I was proud to introduce the Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protection Act to provide more support and authority under Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction over non-Indians in domestic violence situations involving children and tribal law enforcement.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan discusses a bill aimed at enhancing protections for Native communities against domestic violence.

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