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Attorney General Garland spoke to the National Congress of American Indians @NCAI1944 today: “The Justice Department understands that open and honest conversations with our Tribal partners are fundamental to a strong nation-to-nation relationship.”

@NCAI1944 “The Department recognizes the diversity of thought and perspective among sovereign Tribal nations. And we appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from Tribal leaders from across the country.”—AG Garland

@NCAI1944 AG Garland: Many Tribal communities have suffered from unacceptable rates of violence for decades. … The Justice Department is committed to addressing the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous people with the urgency and resources it demands.

@NCAI1944 AG Garland: I particularly want to thank the NCAI for your work in advocating for the reauthorization of #VAWA, which was finally introduced last week. Among other things, the proposed bill would strengthen & expand the recognition of tribal criminal jurisdiction enacted in 2013.

@NCAI1944 “The Department has been a vocal proponent of these provisions, which help ensure Tribal Nations can hold accountable those who harm Tribal members. We continue to urge Congress to act to pass this bill into law. ”—AG Garland

@NCAI1944 “The Justice Department is committed to working alongside you as partners. We do so with respect, sincerity, and a shared interest in the wellbeing of Tribal communities.”—AG Garland

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland spoke at the National Congress of American Indians @NCAI1944 Winter Conference

Read the full remarks: justice.gov/opa/speech/att…