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Maria Cantwell: “I almost feel like Indian Country is being targeted, that people know that you don't have the law enforcement.”

On the recordNovember 8, 2023
I almost feel like Indian Country is being targeted, that people know that you don't have the law enforcement.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell expresses concern about inadequate law enforcement in Indian Country.

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