Collaboration between ICE and State and local law enforcement can destroy trust among an entire community.

I also urge this Committee to move my BADGES Act, which will increase the effectiveness of Federal missing persons resources and gives Tribes and States the funding to coordinate response efforts.

This bill discontinues the 287(g) program that authorizes State and local law enforcement to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in investigating, apprehending, and detaining undocumented people.

Homicide continues to be the leading cause of death for Native women between ages 10-24 years old.

This bill clarifies immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government, as it truly is.

I urge this Committee to move my BADGES Act, which will increase the effectiveness of Federal missing persons resources.

For instance, Savannah's Act and the BADGES for Native Communities Act would develop guidelines and best practices to enhance the reporting and record keeping of crimes against indigenous women.

This bill will establish an advisory Committee to the Departments of Justice and Interior on violent crime.

Sowing fear and distrust between communities and law enforcement makes everyone less safe.

As a 35th-generation American, I rise in support of H.R. 1146. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was set aside to protect its unique wildlife, wilderness, and resources. It sustains the Gwich'in Tribe and has for centuries. It is why…

Do you believe the FBI is making adequate effort to assist in coordinating, collecting data, and providing resources to Indian Country, for these Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cases?

I attended the Senate's oversight hearing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. That was back in December.